Diffuse Alveolar Damage (20X)

Diffuse Alveolar Damage (20X) • The alveolar septae are markedly thickened by loose connective tissue and edema. • The blue arrows point to brightly eosinophilic, acellular hyaline membranes. • The alveolae contain scattered macrophages. • The alveolar septae also contain increased numbers of lymphocytes and macrophages. (Description By:Melinda Sanders, M.D. ) (Image Contrib. by: UCHC )