Pathology

Pyogenic Osteomyelitis Write briefly on morphological changes in pyogenic osteomyelitis. Answer: Infection begins at the metaphyseal end of the marrow cavity which is occupied by pus. Tension in the marrow cavity is increased because of the presence of pus and leads to the spread of infection along the marrow cavity, into the endosteum, and the Haversian and … [Read more...] about Pyogenic Osteomyelitis

Pathophysiology Of Rheumatoid Arthritis Question 1. Write a short note on osteomyelitis. Answer: Classification of Osteomyelitis Acute Osteomyelitis: Acute suppurative osteomyelitis Acute subperiosteal osteomyelitis Acute periostitis. Pathophysiology of rheumatoid arthritis Chronic Osteomyelitis: Non-Specific Type: Chronic intramedullary … [Read more...] about Pathophysiology Of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Leukemia Describe leukemia. Answer: Leukemia is caused by the mutation of bone marrow pluripotent or most primitive cells. The proliferation of leukemic cells takes place primarily in the bone marrow and in certain forms in the lymphoid tissues. Leukemias are classified based on cell types into myeloid and lymphoid and based on the natural history of the disease, … [Read more...] about Leukemia

Leukemoid Reaction Question 1. Write a short note on leukemoid reaction. Answer: Leukemoid reactions are characterized by an increase in total leucocyte count beyond 25000/µl. The clinical features of leukemia such as splenomegaly, lymphadenopathy, and hemorrhages are usually absent The leukemoid reaction may be myeloid or lymphoid. Leukemoid … [Read more...] about Leukemoid Reaction

Oral Thrush Write a short note on oral thrush. Or Discuss in short oral thrush. Answer: Oral thrush is also known as pseudomembranous candidiasis. It is a superficial infection of the upper layer of the oral mucous membrane and results in the formation of patchy white plaque or flocks on the mucosal surface. Oral thrush Pathogenesis Overgrowth of yeast on … [Read more...] about Oral Thrush