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A section of the left lung was found to have an area of dense red tissue. The area was cone-shaped, stood out distinctly from the healthy tissue, with its base directed to the pleura. The dissected tissue was granular, dark-red. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Answer options

  1. Lung abscess
  2. Lung gangrene
  3. Haemorrhagic infarction
  4. Primary tuberculous affection
  5. Croupous pneumonia
Correct answer

Haemorrhagic infarction

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