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The dominant histologic feature of infarction is__________________?

Correct answer: B. Coagulative necrosis

  • A. Liquefactive necrosis
  • B. Coagulative necrosis
  • C. Chronic inflammation
  • D. Scar tissue

Explanation

Most infarcts are caused by ischaemia and show coagulative necrosis, with preservation of the basic tissue outline for some time. The major exception is cerebral infarction, which undergoes liquefactive necrosis.

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