Difference between revisions of "Mesothelial cells"

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*High fibrinolytic activity - protects against the formation of adhesions
 
*High fibrinolytic activity - protects against the formation of adhesions
 
*Show reactive change with [[Peritoneal cavity - inflammatory|inflammation]] or [[Peritoneal cavity - effusions|effusions]]
 
*Show reactive change with [[Peritoneal cavity - inflammatory|inflammation]] or [[Peritoneal cavity - effusions|effusions]]
*May b confused with neoplastic cells
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*May be confused with neoplastic cells

Revision as of 09:49, 27 September 2007

PERITONEAL CAVITY - NORMAL
PERITONEAL CAVITY - EFFUSIONS
  • Have microvili on their surface
  • Very fragile but regenerate very quickly
  • High fibrinolytic activity - protects against the formation of adhesions
  • Show reactive change with inflammation or effusions
  • May be confused with neoplastic cells