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
Greater risk of transformation into carcinoma is seen in: March 2009 
Select and explain. 
A. Prepyloric ulcer, B. Intestinal hyperplasia, C. Intestinal metaplasia, D. Intestinal hyperophy
C: Intestinal metaplasia
Answer: C: Intestinal metaplasia 
Explanation: 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