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From: Lethal course of meconium ileus in preterm twins revealing a novel cystic fibrosis mutation (p.Cys524Tyr)

Figure 2

Autopsy findings of twin I (histology). Pancreatic tissue shows distinctive PAS-positive intraductal mucous masses (♦) and dilatation of the pancreatic ducts (rectangles). PAS staining, A 10×, B 20×. Consistent with meconium ileus the large intestine is filled with densely packed stratified mucus (●) while the mucosa is flattened (▲). PAS staining, C 4×, D 10×.

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