Changes

* 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.  

* 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.