Question
The pathology in the given image is?
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Retinoblastoma
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Acanthamoeba keratitis
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Corneal ulcer with hypopyon
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Cataract
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Show Answer
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Correct Answer � C
Explanation
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Ans.C. The image depicts a bacterial corneal ulcer with hypopyon.
Hypopyon in a bacterial ulcer:
- It is due to the outpouring of leucocytes from the vessels and their gravitation to the bottom of the anterior chamber to form a hypopyon.
- Sterile: Consists of leucocytes.
- They are mobile.
Note: The below features help us to differentiate a hypopyon in a bacterial ulcer from a fungal ulcer.
Hypopyon in a fungal ulcer
- Non-sterile
- Fixed
- Contains fungal filaments
