What are Common Histological Signs of Tissue Injury?
Several histological signs indicate tissue injury, including:
Cell death or necrosis, characterized by cell swelling, rupture, and fragmentation. Apoptosis, marked by cell shrinkage, chromatin condensation, and formation of apoptotic bodies. Inflammation, indicated by the presence of immune cells like neutrophils, lymphocytes, and macrophages. Fibrosis, signified by excessive deposition of collagen and other extracellular matrix components.