Is subtyping of intestinal metaplasia in the upper gastrointestinal tract a worthwhile exercise? An evaluation of current mucin histochemical stains

British Journal of Biomedical Science

Volumn 60, Issue 4, 2003, Pages 180-186

  Smith, J L ^a   Dixon, M F ^a  

^a LEEDS GENERAL INFIRMARY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Barrett esophagus; Intestinal metaplasia; Mucins; Stomach

Indexed keywords

ALCIAN BLUE; FUCHSINE; MUCIN; RUTHENIUM RED;

ARTICLE; CANCER RISK; CONTROLLED STUDY; EVALUATION; HISTOCHEMISTRY; HUMAN; HUMAN TISSUE; INTESTINE METAPLASIA; PRIORITY JOURNAL; STAINING; UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT;

EID: 0347319057     PISSN: 09674845     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/09674845.2003.11783696     Document Type: Article

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