This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pathology
[{'content': 'Greater risk of transformation into carcinoma is seen in: March 2009 \nSelect and explain. \nA. Prepyloric ulcer, B. Intestinal hyperplasia, C. Intestinal metaplasia, D. Intestinal hyperophy', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: C \nExplanation: Ans. C: Intestinal metaplasia Intestinal metaplasia is the transformation (metaplasia) of epithelium, usually of the stomach, to a type that bears some resemblance to the intestine. Initially, the transformed epithelium bears resemblance to the small intestine; in the later stages, the epithelium resembles the colon. It is characterized by the appearance of goblet cells It is considered to be a risk factor for the development of adenocarcinoma', 'role': 'assistant'}]