Department of Pathology (Museum)

L10-2 Amyloid Sago Spleen


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Description Amyloid Sago Spleen
Author Department of Pathology
Copyright Cairo University - Faculty of Medicine

 

Specimen:

Section of the spleen

Gross Pathology :

1.  The spleen is enlarged with sharp edges, denoting firm consistency.

2.  The cut surface shows multiple pale brown waxy semi-translucent amyloid deposits against a darker brown background.

Diagnosis:

Amyloid sago spleen.

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