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File:Histopathology of emphysema.jpg|'''Emphysema''' (enlarged alveoli). Reporting is optional in mild cases in the elderly. | File:Histopathology of emphysema.jpg|'''Emphysema''' (enlarged alveoli). Reporting is optional in mild cases in the elderly. | ||
File:Histopathology of pulmonary anthracosis.jpg|'''Anthracosis''' (interstitial black material). Reporting is optional in mild cases in the elderly. | File:Histopathology of pulmonary anthracosis.jpg|'''Anthracosis''' (interstitial black material). Reporting is optional in mild cases in the elderly. | ||
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Revision as of 11:23, 14 March 2020
Author:
Mikael Häggström [note 1]
Contents
Tissue sampling
Fixation
Fixation
Generally 10% neutral buffered formalin.
Presentations
Basic microscopic screening
Template:Main lung microscopic evaluation
Other common findings
Active searching for them is not mandatory.
Respiratory epithelial shedding in a small bronchus. If present, look for vascular leakage, mucus hypersecretion and/or widespread airway narrowing, together indicating asthma.[1]
Notes
- ↑ For a full list of contributors, see article history. Creators of images are attributed at the image description pages, seen by clicking on the images. See Patholines:Authorship for details.
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References
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