Findings

In this low-power view of the gastro-esophageal junction, there are abrupt changes in the epithelium of the mucosa. Note the continuation of the submucosa and muscularis propria from the esophagus into the stomach.

Comment

Though not shown in this view, the esophagus is covered by a serosa at this point.

Preparation

Paraffin section, hematoxylin and eosin

View

Low-power light microscopy

Specimen

Gastro-esophageal junction

Image Credit

V. Eroschenko, Ph.D.
Department of Biological Sciences
WAMI Medical Program
University of Idaho