Alzheimers Disease
Alzheimers Disease

A high power view of what is called a neuritic plaque.
A neuritic plaque has an amyloid core (blue arrow).
This type of plaque is important in making the diagnosis of Alzeimer's disease.
(Description By:Margaret Grunnet,M.D. )
(Image Contrib. by:Margaret Grunnet,M.D. UCHC )