Intra-articular Silicone

 

Synovial fluid smear,
original magnification x1000

Author : Dr Pierre Hébert
Translation by Dr. Khyali R. Mittal

Description: Macrophages having phagocytosed silicone micro-beads injected within tibio-tarsal joint of a horse. These macrophages have a three-dimensional aspect as evidenced by the movement of the micrometric screw. The nucleus is completely pushed aside to the periphery of the cytoplasm.

 

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