Fundic glands

Fundic glands

Infobox Anatomy
Name = Fundic glands
Latin = glandulae gastricae
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Caption = H&E stain of fundic gland polyp showing shortening of the gastric pits with cystic dilatation


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The fundus glands (or fundic glands, or gastric glands) are found in the body and fundus of the stomach.

They are simple tubes, two or more of which open into a single duct.

Pathology

Fundic gland polyposis is a medical syndrome where the fundus of the stomach develops many polyps.

Types of cells


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External links

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* - "Fundic stomach"
* - "Mammal, ruminant stomach (LM, High)"
* - "Digestive System: Alimentary Canal - fundic stomach"
* [http://education.vetmed.vt.edu/curriculum/VM8054/Labs/Lab18/EXAMPLES/Exfndgld.htm Veterinary Histology at vt.edu]
* - see slide #42


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