Aggregated lymphoid nodules: Appendix
The appendix possesses both diffuse and nodular lymphoid tissue in the lamina propria. The presence of germinal centers differentiates secondary from primary lymphoid nodules. All these lymphoid tissues filter tissue fluid of the lamina propria. 40x
Primary nodules
The appendix possesses both diffuse and nodular lymphoid tissue in the lamina propria. The presence of germinal centers differentiates secondary from primary lymphoid nodules. All these lymphoid tissues filter tissue fluid of the lamina propria. 40x
Secondary nodules
The appendix possesses both diffuse and nodular lymphoid tissue in the lamina propria. The presence of germinal centers differentiates secondary from primary lymphoid nodules. All these lymphoid tissues filter tissue fluid of the lamina propria. 40x
- Germinal centers
The appendix possesses both diffuse and nodular lymphoid tissue in the lamina propria. The presence of germinal centers differentiates secondary from primary lymphoid nodules. All these lymphoid tissues filter tissue fluid of the lamina propria. 40x
Diffuse lymphoid tissue
The appendix possesses both diffuse and nodular lymphoid tissue in the lamina propria. The presence of germinal centers differentiates secondary from primary lymphoid nodules. All these lymphoid tissues filter tissue fluid of the lamina propria. 40x
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The appendix possesses both diffuse and nodular lymphoid tissue in the lamina propria. The presence of germinal centers differentiates secondary from primary lymphoid nodules. All these lymphoid tissues filter tissue fluid of the lamina propria. 40x
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Image taken of a slide from the University of Michigan collection.
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