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Normal Tonsil (4X)
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Normal Tonsil (4X)

The slit like space is lined by squamous epithelium which also covers the surface.
The rest of the tonsil is composed of lymphocytes including numerous germinal centers or follicles.
(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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