Squamous metaplasia of the peritoneum. |
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| Authors: | J E Schatz T J Colgan |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Pathology, Toronto Hospital, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. |
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| Abstract: | The capacity of the peritoneal serosa to undergo metaplasia to müllerian-type epithelium is well recognized. We report a case of squamous metaplasia of the peritoneum that was studied by light microscopy. Immunohistochemical techniques, and electron microscopy. The pathogenesis of peritoneal squamous metaplasia is obscure, but may be a response to chronic irritation. |
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