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Image Description: Fibrinoid necrosis is frequently seen in glomeruli, since fibrin accumulates in damaged areas. The necrosis is usually segmental and most of the time is in continuity with fibrinoid arteriolar necrosis. |
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| Structures | Structure Descriptions |
| segmental necrosis-glomerulus | The necrosis is in the left/lower left quadrant of the glomerulus. Fibrinoid necrosis typically has a fibrinoid appearance - bright pink on H&E stain. Some fragmented red blood cells are seen in this area. |
| Damaged arteriole | The injured vessel is visible at the lower left |
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