Gastric cardia intestinal metaplasia (CIM), denoted by goblet cells is common. The frequency of persistent CIM is unknown. 85 patients with CIM and follow-up endoscopies were prospectively ...

Dystrophic goblet cells may be seen, although typically goblet cell numbers are markedly reduced in dysplastic foci. Separation of LGD from regenerative changes will be discussed below. FIGURE 6 ...