The uterus is a pear-shaped hollow organ found in the female pelvis between the rectum (the end of the large bowel) and the urinary bladder. The upper part (fundus) is attached to the fallopian tubes while the lower part is connected to the vagina through the uterine cervix. The walls of the uterus are made …
Read More »
What is the gallbladder? The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ located below the liver, in the right, upper portion of the abdomen. Doctors often describe this area as the right, upper quadrant. What does the gallbladder do? The gallbladder is a hollow organ that stores bile, a specialized fluid made in the liver. Bile …
Read More »
CD20 is a protein primarily expressed on the surface of B cells, a type of white blood cell that plays a key role in the immune system’s defense against infections. This protein is expressed throughout the entire B cell development process, from pre-B cells to mature B cells, but is not present on plasma cells, …
Read More »
Eosinophils are a type of white blood cell (WBC) and a part of the body’s innate immune system. They help protect the body against allergens and infections. When examined under the microscope, eosinophils are small cells with bright pink cytoplasm. The cytoplasm of the cell is filled with small round granules and the nucleus has …
Read More »
Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell and an important part of the body’s innate immune system, which is the body’s first line of defense against infection and injury. They are the most common type of white blood cell, making up between 50% and 80% of all white blood cells in the bloodstream. Neutrophils …
Read More »
In pathology, the term endophytic describes an abnormal growth that extends down from the surface of the tissue into the organ or tissue below. This pattern of growth can usually only be seen when the tissue is examined under a microscope by a pathologist. Pathologists sometimes use the word ‘inverted’ to describe an endophytic pattern …
Read More »
The pathology dictionary is a collection of patient-friendly definitions for the most common terms and phrases used by pathologists in pathology reports. These definitions describe general concepts. Visit our Diagnosis Library to learn more about your diagnosis or read this article for an introduction to your pathology report. Need help? Contact us. 1 A B …
Read More »
Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL) is an abnormal growth caused by infection with human papillomavirus (HPV). The abnormal growth seen in LSIL is an example of dysplasia. It commonly involves the cervix, vagina, vulva, penis, or anal canal. This condition may affect both women and men. The virus infects squamous cells found on the …
Read More »
What is a leiomyoma? Leiomyoma is a non-cancerous type of tumour made up of specialized smooth muscle cells. These types of cells are normally found in the walls of hollow organs such as blood vessels, lungs, bladder, digestive tract, and uterus. A leiomyoma can develop in any location where smooth muscle cells are normally found. …
Read More »
Edema is the accumulation of clear, water-like fluid inside tissue. It develops when a type of fluid called serum leaks out of blood vessels and into the surrounding tissue. Common causes include congestive heart failure, liver disease, kidney disease, blood clots in large veins, and medical conditions associated with decreased protein levels in the blood. …
Read More »
