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Normal Tonsil (10X)
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Normal Tonsil (10X)

The slit-like space is a tonsillar crypt, lined by squamous mucosa.
Beneath it are numerous lymphocytes.
(Description By:T.V. Rajan, M.D. )
(Image Contrib. by:T.V. Rajan, M.D. UCHC )
Normal Tonsil
Etiology

Not applicable.
Pathogenesis

Not applicable.,
Epidemiology

Not applicable.
General Gross Description

Paired structures with tan granular external surface and firm tan cut surfaces
General Microscopic Description

Squamous mucosa with deep infoldings lying on lymphoid tissue containing follicles
Clinical Correlation

Not applicable
References

Cotran RS, Kumar V, Robbins SL: Robbins Pathologic Basis of Disease. 5th ed. Philadelphia, W.B. Saunders, 1994, pp.
Normal Tonsil
Synopsis by: Melinda Sanders M.D. (T61100M00100)[350]
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