Department of Pathology (Museum)

D106-5 Amyloidosis of the liver


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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


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