Light microscope characteristic feature of Apoptosis is
Ref Robbins 9/e p14_15 ,26_27,9/e p53 The morphologic features characteristic of Apoptosis includes Cell srinkage: the cell is smaller in size having dense cytoplasm and the organelles are tightly packed. Chromatin condensation : This is the most characteristic feature of Apoptosis formation of cytoplasmic bleeds and apoptotic bodies
Intact cell membrane
Eosinophilic cytoplasm
Nuclear moulding
Condensation of the nucleus
General anatomy