Virchow Lepra cells are seen in___________?

Correct answer: D. lepromatous leprosy

  • A. Tuberculoid leprosy
  • B. Ideterminate leprosy
  • C. Borderline tuberculoid leprosy
  • D. lepromatous leprosy

Explanation

Virchow cells are lipid-laden macrophages packed with Mycobacterium leprae and are characteristic of lepromatous leprosy. Tuberculoid lesions instead show well-formed granulomas with relatively few organisms.

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