| Question 16 Discussion |
| The circular pale staining structures that are replacing almost the entire lymph node are granulomata. The diagnosis in this patient is Sarcoidosis, which involves hilar lymph nodes regularly. The abnormal serum test is Calcium, which may be raised. Why? E mail for answer if you don't know. |
| There are two inclusion bodies often seen in the epithelioid/giant cells in Sarcoidosis granulomata. These are? Check pictures below |
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| Higher power view of granuloma. Note abundant pale pink cytoplasm of epithelioid cells. |
| There is a laminated inclusion body in a giant cell. This is called a ............... Body. |
| What is the other inclusion body that is seen in sarcoidosis giant cells called? What does it look like? |
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