LTH II histo distinguishing features of LNs, spleen, thymus, tonsils Flashcards
1
Q
Cortex and medulla
A
thymus, LNs (yes)
spleen, tonsils (no)
2
Q
lymphoid nodules
A
thymus, tonsils (no)
lymph nodes, spleen (yes)
3
Q
cords and sinuses
A
LNs, spleen, tonsils (yes)
thymus (no)
4
Q
diagnostic features of each
A
thymus (hassal’s corpuscles)
LNs: cortices and subcapsular sinus
spleen: central artery
tonsils: epithelial covering