Endocrine System

Thyroid Gland, Follicle - Mineralization

    Narrative
    Thyroid gland, Follicle - Mineralization in a male F344/N rat from a chronic study. There is focal mineralization within the colloid of two follicles.
    Thyroid gland, Follicle - Mineralization in a male F344/N rat from a chronic study. Higher magnification of Figure 1 Shows the focal mineral deposits in more detail.

    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