Acute inflammation: fibrinous inflammation: 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 · Acute inflammation: fibrinous inflammation

Sample item

A shaggy fibrin-rich exudate on the pericardial surface after myocardial infarction represents which pattern of inflammation?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Fibrinous inflammation

Fibrinous inflammation occurs when vascular leakage is large enough to permit fibrinogen escape and fibrin deposition, classically on serosal surfaces such as pericardium.

Option by option

  • A. Granulomatous inflammation

    Granulomas are organised collections of epithelioid macrophages.

  • B. Suppurative inflammation

    Suppurative inflammation is rich in neutrophils and pus.

  • C. Serous inflammation

    Serous inflammation produces thin, cell-poor fluid, as in a blister.

  • D. Fibrinous inflammation (correct)

    Correct. Fibrin deposition gives the shaggy appearance.

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What is the answer to this Pathology question?

The best answer is D, Fibrinous inflammation. Fibrinous inflammation occurs when vascular leakage is large enough to permit fibrinogen escape and fibrin deposition, classically on serosal surfaces such as pericardium.

Why is "Granulomatous inflammation" not the answer?

Granulomas are organised collections of epithelioid macrophages.

Why is "Suppurative inflammation" not the answer?

Suppurative inflammation is rich in neutrophils and pus.

Why is "Serous inflammation" not the answer?

Serous inflammation produces thin, cell-poor fluid, as in a blister.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Acute inflammation: fibrinous inflammation in Pathology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Fibrin deposition gives the shaggy appearance.

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 Acute inflammation: fibrinous inflammation?

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.