Findings

In this low-power image of the duodenum, Brunner's glands occupy most of the submucosa.

Comment

Brunner's gland are histological markers of the duodenum, whose alkaline secretions neutralize the acidic chyme produced by the stomach.

Preparation

Paraffin section, hematoxylin and eosin

View

Low-power light microscopy

Specimen

Duodenum, Small intestine

Image Credit

Katsumi M. Miyai, M.D., Ph.D
Department of Pathology
School of Medicine
University of California, San Diego