PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

TISSUE DEGENERATIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Choose the degenerative changes caused by water accumulation.
A
Hydropic
B
Hyalinization
C
Zenker’s degeneration
D
Fibrinoid
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Degenerative changes in a nonmolar placenta (so-called “hydropic abortion") is a phenomenon where numerous cystic spaces are formed within the placenta which is often accompanied by placental enlargement. It can occur in a first trimester pregnancy loss.

Detailed explanation-2: -Foot and Mouth Disease is the best example. Foot and Mouth virus attacks the stratum spinosum of the epithelium of the tongue and feet. Affected cells balloon up with water containing the replicating virus, swelling until they burst.

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