Exam questionKROK 1Medicine ยท 2010
A 2-year-old child had acute respiratory viral infection and died from cardiopulmonary decompensation. Autopsy revealed that his right lung was hyperemic; in the 2nd, 6th and 10th segments and on the incision there were airless yellowish foci of irregular form, from several mm up to 1 cm large. Mi- croscopical examination revealed exudate consisting mainly of neutrophils in the given areas of pulmonary tissue in the alveoles, bronchioles and bronchial tubes. What is the most probable diagnosis?
Answer options
- Focal pneumonia
- Interstitial pneumonia
- Pulmonary abscess
- Acute bronchitis
- Croupous pneumonia
Correct answer
Focal pneumonia
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