What is Metaplasia? - Pathology mini tutorial

Metaplasia is a common and important pathological change from one tissue type to another. Examples of metaplasia are included such as squamous metaplasia and intestinal metaplasia. Predisposing causes are included such as squamous metaplasia in the bladder as a result of schistosomiasis. The consequences and complications of metaplasia are discussed, particularly development of cancer particularly squamous cell carcinoma of the bronchus in smokers Definition of metaplasia 0:22 Image of intestinal metaplasia in renal pelvis 0:30 Why does metaplasia occur? 1:55 Squamous metaplasia (leukoplakia) in bladder 2:00 Examples of metaplasia 2:35 Pyloric metaplasia in Crohn's 3:20 Intestinal metaplasia stomach 3:30 Complications of metaplasia 3:45