Findings

This is a low power view of a gastric ulcer. There is a focal defect in the mucosa, submucosa and muscularis propria. Note that the ulcer interrupts the continuity of the muscularis propria, replacing it with fibrous scar tissue and inflammation.

Impression

Stomach, peptic ulcer

Preparation

Fixed, H & E stain

View

Light microscopy

Specimen

Stomach

Image Credit

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