Endocrine System

Parathyroid Gland - Fibrosis

    Narrative
    Parathyroid Gland - Fibrosis in a female F344/N rat from a chronic study. Extensive fibrosis has replaced the parathyroid parenchyma and extended into the thyroid.
    Parathyroid Gland - Fibrosis in a female F344/N rat from a chronic study. Extensive fibrosis has replaced the parathyroid parenchyma and extended into the thyroid.
    Parathyroid Gland - Fibrosis in a female F344/N rat from a chronic study. Higher magnification of Figure 1 showing mature collagen surrounding remaining compressed chords of parathyroid parenchymal cells.
    Parathyroid Gland - Fibrosis in a female F344/N rat from a chronic study. Higher magnification of Figure 1 showing mature collagen surrounding remaining compressed chords of parathyroid parenchymal cells.

    Authors

    Robert R. Maronpot, DVM, MS, MPH, DACVP, DABT, FIATP
    Senior Pathologist
    Experimental Pathology Laboratories, Inc.
    Research Triangle Park, NC

    Georgette D. Hill, D.V.M., Ph.D.
    Toxicologic Pathologist/Assistant Pathology Program Manager
    Comparative Molecular Pathology Division
    Integrated Laboratory Systems, Inc.
    Research Triangle Park, NC

    Reviewers

    Thomas J. Rosol, DVM, PhD, DACVP
    Professor of Veterinary Biosciences
    Senior Advisor, Life Sciences, Technology Commercialization and Knowledge Transfer
    The Ohio State University
    Columbus, OH

    Amy Brix, DVM, PhD, DACVP
    Senior Pathologist
    Experimental Pathology Laboratories, Inc.
    Research Triangle Park, NC