Hyperthyroidism and Normal for Comparison:
this slide online only
This is an exclusively online
slide. It includes a case of hyperthyroidism and section of normal tissue
for comparison. Both are scanned. The little box indicates where the images
below came from
Note
the wavy nature of the follicular wall with tall and hyperactive epithelium.
The scalloping (little bubbles) at the
edge of the cells. This alteration indicates the marked degree of activity
as the follicular cell digests the colloid to release the thyroid hormone.
This change is throughout this tissue. The little box indicates where the
adjacent picture came from. Be sure to compare with the normal section.
edge of the cells. This alteration indicates the marked degree of activity
as the follicular cell digests the colloid to release the thyroid hormone.
This change is throughout this tissue. The little box indicates where the
adjacent picture came from. Be sure to compare with the normal section.