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ulcer is pretty evident. Note the large vessel in the base of the ulcer.
What do think was the cause of death for this guy? See this slide with the virtual microscope. |
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This slide is similar to your slide 9. Here you see the granulation tissue in the base of the ulcer. You should see an acute inflammatory infiltrate. In some of the student sections, it is possible the major vessel is seen to actually open into the stomach lumen. |