Hematoidin Crystal
BAL, Equine
original magnification x1000
Author : Dr Pierre Hébert
Translation by Dr. Khyali R. Mittal
Hematoidin Crystal
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BAL, Equine Author : Dr Pierre Hébert |
Description: the hematoidin crystals are the degradation products of the erythrocytes. They are orange colored, trapezoid and could be observed inside or outside the macrophages. These crystals are mainly observed in the bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) and sialoceles. |
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