General & Systemic Pathology
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fibrinopurulent bronchopneumonia (PTAH stain - purple - for fibrin)
cirrhotic liver (fatty change also present)
14a. What is the pink fibrillar material in the image of cirrhosis?
14b. From which of the two gross specimens could you easily peel the material off of the surface and why?
14a. Collagen
14b. Fibrin can be easily removed from the surface of the liver because it is friable proteinaceous matter, however fibrous connective tissue adhered to the capsular surface of the spleen is not easily removed.