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Autopsy revealed that the upper lobe of the right lung was enlarged, grey, airless; surface of incision was dripping with turbid liquid; pleura had a lot of fibrinous plicae. Microscopical examination of alveoles revealed exudate containing neutrophils, desquamated alveolocytes and fibrin fibres. Bronchus wall was intact. What is the most probable diagnosis?

Answer options

  1. Croupous pneumonia
  2. Influenzal pneumonia
  3. Interstitial pneumonia
  4. Focal pneumonia
  5. Pulmonary abscess
Correct answer

Croupous pneumonia

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