208A Rheumatoid Arthritis (low)
Villous hypertrophy of the synovium is seen, forming large papillary projections on the surface. These are characterized by proliferation of the synoviocytes and aggregates of inflammatory cells within the villous stroma. Note lymphoid follicle formation.
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