Pale infarcts are seen in all of the following except______________?

Correct answer: A. Lung

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

Explanation

Pale, or anemic, infarcts occur in solid organs with end-arterial circulation such as the kidney, spleen and heart. Lung infarcts are typically red because pulmonary vascular obstruction causes hemorrhage into the infarcted area.

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