MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

GENERALISED LYMPHADENOPATHY

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Microscopic study of appendix determined intensive leukocyte infiltration throughout all its layers. What is the most likely type of inflammation?
A
Suppurative appendicitis
B
Apostematous appendicitis
C
Gangrenous appendicitis
D
Superficial appendicitis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The histologic hallmark of Acute eosinophilic appendicitis is eosinophilic infiltration of the muscularis propria with accompanying edema separating the muscle fibers.

Detailed explanation-2: -Serosal appendicitis is an important diagnosis to make as it indicates an extra‐appendiceal source of inflammation resulting in an inflammatory reaction on the surface of the appendix. The inflammation involves the serosa and subserosa, with the infiltrate not extending further than the outer muscularis propria.

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