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Figure 2 | Diagnostic Pathology

Figure 2

From: Talcum induced pneumoconiosis following inhalation of adulterated marijuana, a case report

Figure 2

Lung biopsy showing interstitial accented chronic inflammation and anthracotic pigment containing fine birefringent material. A: Overview, HE staining. Scale bar = 200 μm, enlarged area highlighted (black box). B: Enlargement of A showing the anthracotic pigment and surrounding reactive tissue, scale bar = 50 μm. C: Same area as B illuminated by polarised light: Bright deposits of birefringent materials and dimly glowing collagen fibers.

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