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Exam questionKROK 1Dentistry ยท 2007

Microscopic analysis of tissue sampling from patient's skin reveals granulomas that consist of epithelioid cells surrounded mostly by T-lymphocytes. Among epithelioid cells there are solitary giant multinuclear cells of Pirogov-Langhans type. In the centre of some granulomas there are areas of caseous necrosis. Blood vessels are absent. What disease are the described granulomas typical for?

Answer options

  1. Rhinoscleroma
  2. Leprosy
  3. Tuberculosis
  4. Syphilis
  5. Glanders
Correct answer

Tuberculosis

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