Description | Amyloidosis of the liver |
Author | Department of Pathology |
Copyright | Cairo University - Faculty of Medicine |
Specimen:
Sectioned liver
Gross Pathology :
1. The liver is enlarged with sharp edges, denoting firm consistency
2. The cut surface shows multiple pale brown waxy semi-translucent amyloid deposits.
3. The liver tissue in between appears yellowish brown (steatosis).
Diagnosis :
Amyloidosis of the liver