Diffuse Alveolar Damage (40X)

Diffuse Alveolar Damage (40X) • The blue arrows point to the type II pneumocytes which are very prominent; their nuclei protruding into the alveolar space. • The arrows highlight the thickened septum. • The septum contains excess collagen, fibroblasts, and lymphocytes. • Hyaline membranes are not present. (Description By:Melinda Sanders, M.D. ) (Image Contrib. by: UCHC )