Fig. 3From: A rare association of chronic lymphocytic leukemia with c-ANCA-positive Wegener’s granulomatosis: a case reportHistopathological aspect. The nasal mucosa has chronic rhinitis-like alterations—thickening of the lining tissue with hyperplasia of the mucous glands and a moderate augmentation of the chronic inflammatory infiltrate. Pavement metaplasia at the surface epithelial level. HE staining, ×40Back to article page