Glandular metaplasia
![Micrograph of Barrett's esophagus (left of image) and normal stratified squamous epithelium (right of image). Alcian blue stain.](/Images/godic/202501/15/Barretts_alcian_blue1752.jpg")
Glandular metaplasia is a type of metaplasia where irritated tissue converts to a glandular form.
An example occurs in the esophagus, where tissue becomes more similar to the tissue of the stomach.
Another example occurs in the urinary bladder.