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General and Systemic Histopathology, C601&C602
     
    Slide 126: Gallbladder with acute and chronic inflammation
     
     
    It's pretty obvious how markedly thickened and edematous the wall of this gallbladder is.  Note the extensive inflammation throughout all layers of the wall.

    See this slide with the virtual microscope.

    Are there ever numbers of acute inflammatory cells in the wall of this gallbladder! You will see a mixed infiltrate with both acute and chronic features. What defines the two different patterns? Look at the mucosa and the full thickness of the wall to get some idea of how inflamed this organ is. What are some of the causes and consequences of this condition? 


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