Squamous Metaplasia of the Pleura.
- Author:
Hyun Ju KIM
;
Jeong Hee LEE
;
Gyung Hyuck KO
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Squamous metaplasia;
Pleura
- From:Korean Journal of Pathology
1995;29(6):792-793
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
We report a case of squamous metaplasia of the pleura observed in a 51 year old man. Squamous metaplasia of serosal surface, and in particular of the pleura, is uncommon. The pathogenesis of squamous metaplasia is obscure, but it may be associated with chronic irritation.
