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'''Description''': | '''Description''': | ||
The lung parenchyme is normal, however some large nodules can be seen. These nodules have two zones, the peripheral zone and central zone. Anthracosis is also present. | The lung parenchyme is normal, however some large nodules can be seen. These nodules have two zones, the peripheral zone and central zone. Anthracosis is also present. The peripheral zone contains macrophages and fibroblasts. The central zone contains scar tissue and no cells. | ||
The peripheral zone contains macrophages and fibroblasts. The central zone contains scar tissue and no cells. | |||
'''Diagnosis''': Silicosis | '''Diagnosis''': Silicosis | ||
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[[File:Silicosis silicotic nodule.png|thumb|Close-up of a silicotic nodule|left]] | [[File:Silicosis silicotic nodule.png|thumb|Close-up of a silicotic nodule|left]] | ||
[[File:Silicosis peripheral zone.png|thumb|From the peripheral zone]] | [[File:Silicosis peripheral zone.png|thumb|From the peripheral zone]] | ||
[[File:Silicosis central zone.png|thumb|From the central zone. No cells, just scar tissue|left]] | [[File:Silicosis central zone.png|thumb|From the central zone. No cells, just scar tissue|left|284x284px]] | ||
[[Category:Pathology 1 - Histopathology slides]] | [[Category:Pathology 1 - Histopathology slides]] | ||