Pathology Image Detail

Caption

This is a 4x image that is a higher magnification of the left middle area of the 2.5x image.

Description

heart mesothelioma

Age at Necropsy

805 days

Notes

This is the heart from a NZW/LacJ male mouse that was 805 days old. Note the extensive cellular accumulation around the heart. Similar cells masses including areas with necrosis and neutrophil accumulations were found throughout the thorax and surrounding the lungs. This is a mesothelioma.

Contributor

Sundberg J (J:122261)

Pathologist

Sundberg J (J:122261)

Model

MMHC ID
MTB:42152
Tumor Name
Mesothelium • mesothelioma
Treatment Type
None (spontaneous)
Tumor Synonyms
heart mesothelioma
Organ Affected
Heart
Frequency
observed
Reference
J:122261

Strain

Strain
NZW/LacJ
Strain Types
inbred
Strain Synonyms
NZW
New Zealand White
Strain Sex
Male
Reproductive Status
reproductive status not specified
Age of Detection
805 days