Pathology

Zenker's Degeneration Question 1. Write A Short Note On Zenker’s Degeneration. Answer: Zenker's degeneration Zenker’s Degeneration Hyaline degeneration of voluntary muscles is also called Zenker’s degeneration. It is an intracellular hyaline change associated with heterogeneous pathologic conditions. It occurs in the rectus abdominal muscle in typhoid … [Read more...] about Zenker’s Degeneration

Gangrene-Symptoms And Causes Question 1. Write A Short Note On Gas Gangrene. Answer: Gas gangrene is a special form of wet gangrene caused by gas-forming clostridia. These bacteria gain entry into the tissues through the open contaminated wound, especially in the muscles, or as a complication of operations on the colo,n, which normally contains clostridia. … [Read more...] about Gangrene-Symptoms And Causes

Free Radicals And Cell Injury Question 1. Define Necrosis. Name Different Types Of Necrosis. What Are Nuclear Changes In Necrosis? Answer: Necrosis is defined as focal death along with the degradation of tissue by hydrolytic enzymes liberated by cells. Types Of Necrosis There are five types of necrosis: Coagulative necrosis Liquefaction necrosis Caseous … [Read more...] about Free Radicals And Cell Injury

Various Causes And Morphological Changes In Cell Injury Define Cell Injury. Describe Various Causes And Morphological Changes In Cell Injury. Answer: If the limits of adaptive response to a stimulus are exceeded, or in certain instances when adaptation is not possible, a sequence of events follows, loosely termed cell injury. Cell injury is reversible up to a certain … [Read more...] about Various Causes And Morphological Changes In Cell Injury

Metastatic Calcification Question 1. Write A Short Note On Metastatic Calcification. Answer: The deposition of calcium salts in vital tissues is known as metastatic calcification. It always reflects some disturbance in calcium metabolism, leading to hypercalcemia. Abnormal deposition of calcium in the tissue due to an increase in the amount of serum … [Read more...] about Metastatic Calcification