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Pathology - 3 Questions

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Pathology

Extensive cellulitis is known as:
1. Phlegm
2. Phlegmon
3. Cellulitis majora
4. Cellulitis prima

📝 Explanation:

Extensive cellulitis is most accurately described by the term "phlegmon

Phlegm is a thick, viscous substance produced by the respiratory tract, especially during a respiratory infection, which can be coughed up from the lungs or expelled from the nose. It is primarily composed of mucus, dead cells, and other substances.

Phlegmon is a term that is closely related to extensive cellulitis. It refers to a severe form of cellulitis where the infection has spread deeply into the subcutaneous tissues and is accompanied by significant inflammation, including the presence of pus and necrosis. Phlegmon is characterized by intense pain, swelling, redness, and warmth in the affected area. This condition often requires aggressive medical management, including intravenous antibiotics and surgical drainage if an abscess forms. It is an advanced and severe stage of cellulitis that can lead to systemic infection if not treated properly.

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Pathology

What of the following is characterized by left lower quadrant periumbilical pain in an elderly person, with the presence of fever, tender abdomen, leukocytosis, nausea, and vomiting?

1) Acute appendicitis
2) Diverticulitis
3) Gallstones
4) Pancreatitis

📝 Explanation:

Diverticulitis is characterized by left lower quadrant pain, fever, and leukocytosis, especially in elderly patients.

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Pathology

Which of the following complement component can be activated in both common as well as alternate pathways?

1) C1

2) C2

3) C3

4) C4

📝 Explanation:

C3 is the complement component that can be activated in both the classical and alternative pathways of the complement system.

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