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==Acute cellular rejection==
==Acute cellular rejection==
===General===
*Common form of rejection.
===Microscopic===
Features:
*Perivascular lymphocytic infiltrate, usu. deep.
*Reactive endothelium.
*+/-Myocardial eosinophilia.
*+/-Expansion of perivascular space.
Notes:
*The main DDx is a Quilty lesion - these are attached to the surface and are typically not associated with a blood vessel.
===Grading - comparison===
Grading scheme 2004/1990:<ref name=Ref_WMSP136>{{Ref WMSP|136}}</ref>  
Grading scheme 2004/1990:<ref name=Ref_WMSP136>{{Ref WMSP|136}}</ref>  
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