Infectious pathology: practice question

A Pathology question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Pathology · Infectious pathology

Sample item

Which pattern of necrosis is classically associated with tuberculosis?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Caseous necrosis

Tuberculosis classically produces caseous necrosis, an amorphous cheese-like form of necrosis often found within granulomatous inflammation.

Option by option

  • A. Liquefactive necrosis only

    Liquefaction is not the classic TB pattern.

  • B. Fat necrosis

    Fat necrosis follows lipase release or trauma to fat.

  • C. Fibrinoid necrosis

    Fibrinoid necrosis occurs in vessel-wall immune injury.

  • D. Caseous necrosis (correct)

    Correct: caseation is a classic tuberculosis pattern.

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What is the answer to this Pathology question?

The best answer is D, Caseous necrosis. Tuberculosis classically produces caseous necrosis, an amorphous cheese-like form of necrosis often found within granulomatous inflammation.

Why is "Liquefactive necrosis only" not the answer?

Liquefaction is not the classic TB pattern.

Why is "Fat necrosis" not the answer?

Fat necrosis follows lipase release or trauma to fat.

Why is "Fibrinoid necrosis" not the answer?

Fibrinoid necrosis occurs in vessel-wall immune injury.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Infectious pathology in Pathology. The correct option holds because: Correct: caseation is a classic tuberculosis pattern.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Infectious pathology?

Learn each disease as a bundle: cause, key histology, markers, and the clinical hallmark. Then use the flashcards and the other Pathology questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.