Myofibroblasts vs Smooth Muscle Made Easy: 5-Minute Pathology Pearls

Myofibroblasts/fibroblasts often get confused with smooth muscle because they are all spindle cells that form fascicles. But once you know the trick, they are usually very easy to tell apart on H&E, both in normal tissues and in tumors. This is an excerpt from my desmoid fibromatosis video (full video: ). This video is geared towards medical students, pathology or dermatology residents, or practicing pathologists or dermatologists. Of course, this video is for educational purpo