Neuromuscular

Denervated Schwann Cell Bands


Electron micrograph: From R E Schmidt MD
 
Denervated Schwann cell band
  (Band of Bungner)
  • Due to loss of myelinated axon
  • Basement membrane is irregular
  • Size: > 3 μm
Collagen pockets

Large Denervated Schwann Cell Band






Electron micrograph: From R E Schmidt MD

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7/7/2003