Pulmonary emphysema (histology)

Histology · Respiratory

Micrograph of empysema lung showing dialated, large alveoli separated by thin septa. Some septae are ruptured and appear to be floating in the alveloar spaces. Grossly emphysematous lung appears pale and voluminous. — Micrograph of empysema lung showing dialated, large alveoli separated by thin septa. Some septae are ruptured and appear to be floating in the alveloar spaces. Grossly…

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Category: Respiratory
Difficulty: advanced
Type: Pathology
Taint: H&E

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