At low power in longitudinal section, the characteristic
vermiform shape of the appendix is evident. Note the
characteristic organization of the wall into mucosa,
submucosa, muscularis propria and serosa.
Comment
Even at low power, lymphoid nodules and inflammatory infiltrate are evident.
Preparation
Paraffin section, hematoxylin and eosin
View
Low-power light microscopy
Specimen
Appendix
Image Credit
Katsumi M. Miyai, M.D., Ph.D
Department of Pathology
School of Medicine
University of California, San Diego
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