Liquefation necrosis is commonly seen in________________?

Correct answer: A. Brain

  • A. Brain
  • B. Lung
  • C. Liver
  • D. Spleen

Explanation

Liquefactive necrosis is classically seen in the brain after ischemic injury because enzymatic digestion converts the tissue into a soft, liquid mass. It is also characteristic of abscesses, but among these organs the brain is the standard answer.

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