Changes

** Due to an influx of water into the cell.

** Due to an influx of water into the cell.

====Gross Appearance===

====Gross Appearance====

The gross appearance of an organ diffusely affected with cloudy swelling is somewhat paler

The gross appearance of an organ diffusely affected with cloudy swelling is somewhat paler

in the organ.

in the organ.

Histologically, the individual cells appear somewhat swollen. In H&E stained sections, the

, the individual cells appear somewhat swollen. In H&E stained sections, the

cytoplasm appears redder in colour. A very important feature is that the nucleus is

cytoplasm appears redder in colour. A very important feature is that the nucleus is

normal. It is best appreciated in the liver and kidney in damage caused by circulating toxins

normal. It is best appreciated in the liver and kidney in damage caused by circulating toxins