In which type of necrosis is the disruption of cellular content a primary characteristic?
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The question is asking which type of necrosis is characterized primarily by the disruption of cellular content. We will evaluate the provided options to identify the correct answer based on the definitions of the types of necrosis.
Answer
Liquefactive necrosis.
Disruption of cellular content is a primary characteristic of liquefactive necrosis.
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Disruption of cellular content is a primary characteristic of liquefactive necrosis.
More Information
Liquefactive necrosis is characterized by the transformation of tissues into a liquid viscous mass. It typically occurs in the brain following ischemic injuries and is also seen in bacterial infections, where it can form pus.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing liquefactive necrosis with coagulative necrosis, which instead maintains cell architecture. Check for the presence of liquid transformation of tissue to correctly identify liquefactive necrosis.
Sources
- Cell Liquefactive Necrosis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Necrosis - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- The Different Types of Necrosis and Their Histological Identifications. - andreasastier.com
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