Lardaceous Spleen

Lardaceous Spleen

Question 1. Write a short note on the lardaceous spleen.
Answer:

It is the pattern of the spleen that is seen due to amyloid deposition inside the spleen.

Lardaceous spleen Gross Features

• There is generally moderate to marked splenomegaly.
• The cut surface of the spleen shows map-like areas of amyloid.

lardaceous spleen Microscopic Features

• Deposits involve the red pulp in the wall of splenic sinuses, in small arteries, and in the connective tissue.
• Confirmation is by zoophilia in congo red staining and demonstration of apple green birefringence under polarizing microscopy in the corresponding positive areas.

Lardaceous spleen pathology

Question 2. Write a short note on AIDS.
Or
Write in brief on AIDS.
Or
Write briefly on acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
Answer:

AIDS means acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. AIDS is caused by HIV. HIV occurs in two main types HIV-1 and HIV-2.

Sago vs lardaceous spleen

AIDS Spread

• People who have unprotected vaginal or anal sex.
• People who have sex with many partners, thereby increase the chance that they will encounter a partner who is HIV infected.
• People who share needles for example for intravenous drug use, tattooing, or body piercing
• Babies of mothers who are HIV infected.
• People who have another STD, especially STDs that cause open sores or ulcers such as herpes, chancroid, or syphilis.
• Hemophiliacs and other people who frequently receive blood products (this risk is now very much diminished, but there are still countries where blood is not adequately screened).
• Health care workers, where precautions are neglected or failed for example through not wearing gloves or accidental needle stick injuries.