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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