- 3.Cardiovascular system
- (7)Noninfective endocarditis (Nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis; NBTE)
Microscopic image (HE, intermediate power view): Layered fibrin thrombi adherent to the valve surface. Valve remains structurally intact (within the circle). A neutrophilic infiltrate is essentially absent.
Please compare above picture with infectious endocarditis.
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