Question
Liver biopsy of an icteric patient shows intensely eosinophilic objects as shown in the photomicrograph below. The main cause of formation of these eosinophilic bodies are?
A. acidophilic degeneration of hepatocytes.
B. basophillic degeneration of hepatocytes.
C. both of the above.
D. none of the above.
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Correct Answer » A
Explanation
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An intensely eosinophilic objects as shown in the photomicrograph above represents councilman body.
Councilman bodies are acidophilic /eosinophilic apoptotic bodies seen in cute Viral hepatitis and represent irreversible hepatocvte damage.
- Councilman bodies result due to acidophilic degeneration of hepatocytes.
