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* Organs diffusely affected with cloudy swelling grossly appear pale.
 
* Organs diffusely affected with cloudy swelling grossly appear pale.
 
** This may be partly due to the swollen cells impeding the tissue's blood supply.
 
** This may be partly due to the swollen cells impeding the tissue's blood supply.
* Without cutting into an organ, it may be difficult to appreciate a gross enlargement of it.  
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* Without cutting into an organ, it may be difficult to appreciate a gross enlargement of it. Looking for rounded edges to some organs can help.  
 
** Each individual cell is increased in size, meaning the entire volume of the organ is also increased.
 
** Each individual cell is increased in size, meaning the entire volume of the organ is also increased.
 
** E.g. on cutting the [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology|liver]] or kidney capsule, the underlying swollen parenchyma bulges outwards, making the cut ends of the capsule retract.
 
** E.g. on cutting the [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology|liver]] or kidney capsule, the underlying swollen parenchyma bulges outwards, making the cut ends of the capsule retract.
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