General and Systemic Histopathology, C601&C602
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In this case it's probably
easier to see the nature of the problem without the microscope. The
scan at the left shows a markedly thickened capsule and many large and somewhat
distorted follicles. Essentially, no eggs are making it out of this
ovary. What do you think the consequences of the thecal cell hyperplasia
are? See this slide with the virtual microscope. |
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Here you will see a very thickened "capsule" in this ovary. This capsule in essence "traps" the developing eggs. There is no appreciable inflammation and no cellular atypia. You will see generalized areas of thecal cell hyperplasia. There are small follicles fairly deep in the ovarian stroma. See what you can find out about the physical appearance of women with this disorder. How might the appearance be explained in light of the changes in the ovary? |