VIRCHOW's cells are seen in___________?
Correct answer: D. Lepromatous leprosy
- A. Intermediate leprosy
- B. Tuberculoid leprosy
- C. Borderline lepromatous leprosy
- D. Lepromatous leprosy
Explanation
Virchow cells are lipid-laden foamy macrophages packed with Mycobacterium leprae, a hallmark of lepromatous leprosy. Effective cell-mediated immunity in tuberculoid disease prevents this extensive bacillary accumulation.
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