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24. Prion disease, spongioform encephalopathy: Difference between revisions

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(Created page with "'''Staining''': HE '''Organ''': Brain '''Description''': There is a small region of the grey matter where there are “holes” between neurons. Some vessels resemble these holes. '''Diagnosis''': Prion disease '''Causes''': * Infection by prions '''Theory''': As prions accumulate inside the neurons will the neurons commit apoptosis, which leaves behind small holes between the healthy cells. center|thumb|Overview File:Prion...")
 
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As prions accumulate inside the neurons will the neurons commit apoptosis, which leaves behind small holes between the healthy cells.
As prions accumulate inside the neurons will the neurons commit apoptosis, which leaves behind small holes between the healthy cells.
[[File:Prion disease - overview.png|center|thumb|Overview]]
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[[File:Prion disease - high magnification.png|center|thumb|Beautiful holes]]
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[[Category:Pathology 2 - Histopathology slides]]
[[Category:Pathology 2 - Histopathology slides]]