Intracellular Accumulations

What are Intracellular Accumulations?

Intracellular accumulations are endogenous by-products and exogenous substances accumulated by injured cells. Examples of intracellular accumulations include: Normal cellular constituent accumulated in excess, such as water, lipids, proteins, and carbohydratesAbnormal substances (exogenous, such as a mineral or products of infectious…
INTRACELLULAR ACCUMULATIONS

What are Intracellular Accumulations?

Intracellular accumulations are aggregations of substances which may include the following: Lipids Steatosis (Fatty Change) Cholesterol and Cholesterol Esters  Proteins Hyaline Change Glycogen Pigments Exogenous Pigments Endogenous Pigments