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Explain of Inflammation

63. Silicotic nodule, lung, microscopic

Sometimes the inflammatory reaction is mainly one of scarring, as seen here with a silicotic nodule of the lung. The inhaled silica persists indefinitely and produces an inflammatory reaction that is marked by prominent fibrosis. Dense pink collagen is seen in the center of the nodule.

（本图片资料来源自美国犹他大学）