June 01, 1997

An Unusual Type of Metaplasia in the Synovium of an Osteoarthritic Joint

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H and E: 16 X, Papillary, mucinous metaplasia of synovial membrane

Fig 1.
H and E, Original Magnification 160 X

A papillary proliferation of columnar, mucin producing cells are present on the surface of the synovial membrane.

Fig2: H and E; 40 X Mucinous metaplaisia of the synovium

Fig 2.
H and E, Original Magnification 160 X

The cell nuclei were seen crowded at the base of the goblet cells. and there is mild nuclear pleomorphism as well as rare mitoses.

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