Difference between revisions of "Mesothelial cells"

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*Very fragile but regenerate very quickly
 
*Very fragile but regenerate very quickly
 
*High fibrinolytic activity - protects against the formation of adhesions
 
*High fibrinolytic activity - protects against the formation of adhesions
*Show reactive change with [[Peritonitis - Pathology|inflammation]] or [[ Effusions|effusions]]
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*Show reactive change with [[Peritonitis|inflammation]] or [[ Effusions|effusions]]
 
*May be confused with neoplastic cells
 
*May be confused with neoplastic cells

Revision as of 14:11, 20 July 2010

  • 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