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How does a pathologist tell from biopsy(tongue)that this inflammatory is specificaly chronic?does is show in pathology that its been for a long time?
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Yes: The pathologist can tell by the shape and organization of the cells if the inflammation is acute or chronic
Answered 2/25/2020
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