Haemodynamic Disorders · NEET PG Preparation Pathology
Which of the following lines of Zahn are a characteristic morphological hallmark found in which type of vascular lesion?
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Which of the following lines of Zahn are a characteristic morphological hallmark found in which type of vascular lesion?
- A.Postmortem clots
- B.Antemortem thrombiCorrect answer
- C.Fat emboli
- D.Atheromatous plaques
Solution
Lines of Zahn are alternating pale layers of platelets and fibrin and darker layers containing red blood cells. They are grossly and microscopically visible only in thrombi formed within flowing blood (i.e., antemortem thrombi), distinguishing them from postmortem clots.
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