Open Pathology Project/Fat necrosis

Fat necrosis occurs due to the action of enzymes on fat.

Breast lump showing an area of fat necrosis showing shadowy outlines of necrotic adipocytes surrounded by an inflammatory reaction with cholesterol clefts.

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• Category: Histopathology of liponecrosis 
• Structured data: depicts fat necrosis
• w:en:Fat necrosis
• Libre Pathology: Fat necrosis