Hyaloserositis

In pathology, hyaloserositis is the coating of an organ with a fibrous hyaline,^[1] resulting from inflammation of the serous membrane (serositis) covering the organ.^[2]

Micrograph of hyaloserositis of the spleen (sugar-coated spleen). H&E stain.

The spleen is commonly affected and often referred to as sugar-coated spleen.^[3] The liver and heart are also sometimes affected and referred to as frosted liver (or sugar-coated liver) and frosted heart respectively.^[1]

Hyaloserositis of the spleen is usually considered benign, i.e. it does not necessitate any treatment.

See also

• Hyaline
• Serositis