Endocrine System

Thyroid Gland, Follicle - Degeneration

    Narrative
    Thyroid Gland, Follicle - Degeneration in a female B6C3F1 mouse from a chronic study. Adjacent coalescing follicles are dilated and contain pale-staining colloid.
    Thyroid Gland, Follicle - Degeneration in a female B6C3F1 mouse from a chronic study. Adjacent coalescing follicles are dilated and contain pale-staining colloid.
    Thyroid Gland, Follicle - Degeneration in a female B6C3F1 mouse from a chronic study. Degenerating follicles are partially lined by ciliated cells (arrows).
    Thyroid Gland, Follicle - Degeneration in a female B6C3F1 mouse from a chronic study. Degenerating follicles are partially lined by ciliated cells (arrows).

    Authors

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

    Amy Brix, DVM, PhD, DACVP
    Senior Pathologist
    Experimental Pathology Laboratories, 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

    Susan A. Elmore, MS, DVM, DACVP, DABT, FIATP
    Staff Scientist, NTP Pathologist
    NTP Pathology Group
    National Toxicology Program
    National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
    Research Triangle Park, NC