Specimens Tuberculous (Tb) Lymphadenitis 1. What is this specimen? Specimen of lymph nodes that are matted. The cut surface shows caseation. Hence, it is tuberculous lymphadenitis. "What is tuberculous lymphadenitis?" 2. What is the microscopic picture? Central caseation is surrounded by epithelioid cells, Langhans type of giant cells. 3. What are the … [Read more...] about Specimens Tuberculous (Tb) Lymphadenitis
Why Do Malignant Tumors Grow Faster Than Benign Ones?
Malignant Neoplasm Write a short note on malignant neoplasm. Answer: The characteristics of malignancy are as follows: Rate of growth. Clinical and gross features Microscopic features Local invasion or direct spread Metastasis or distant spread. Why do malignant tumors grow faster "Understanding the difference between malignant and benign … [Read more...] about Why Do Malignant Tumors Grow Faster Than Benign Ones?
What Causes Eosinophilia and How Is It Diagnosed?
Eosinophilia Question 1. Write a short note on eosinophilia. Answer: "Understanding eosinophilia: Causes and diagnosis" Eosinophils: They are granular white blood cells. They have coarse, deep red staining granules in the cytoplasm and have usually two nuclear lobes. Eosinophils are involved in reactions to foreign proteins and to antigen-antibody reactions. … [Read more...] about What Causes Eosinophilia and How Is It Diagnosed?
What Is Hemophilia and How Is It Different from Hemophilia B?
The Haemophilia Society Question 1. Discuss in brief hemophilia. Or Write short note on hemophilia. Answer: "Understanding hemophilia: Causes and symptoms" Hemophilia is a coagulation disorder. It occurs due to defiiency of coagulation factors. Types of hemophilia: Christmas disease or hemophilia B: Inherited deficiency of factor 9. (Christmas Factor or … [Read more...] about What Is Hemophilia and How Is It Different from Hemophilia B?
Why Do Boys Bleed More? Understanding Hemophilia A and Factor VIII Deficiency
Hemophilia A Write a short note on hemophilia A. Answer: Hemophilia A Classic hemophilia or hemophilia A is the second most common hereditary coagulation disorder. This is due to the defiiency or reduced activity of factor 8 (Antihemophilic factor) This disorder is inherited as a sex-linked recessive trait and therefore manifest clinically in males while … [Read more...] about Why Do Boys Bleed More? Understanding Hemophilia A and Factor VIII Deficiency