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Atelectatic induration. Denuded alveolar epithelial basement membranes are closely apposed (centre). The regenerating alveolar epithelium (top) bridges the mouth of the alveolus, which consequently has little chance of ever re-expanding.
(Courtesy of Miss A Dewar, Brompton, UK.)
