Xanthogranulomatous inflammation – MCQ

All are true about Xanthogranulomatous inflammation except?
A. Associated with tuberculosis
B. Foam cells are present
C. Yellow nodules are present
D. Multi-nucleated giant cells are present

Correct answer : A. Associated with tuberculosis

Xanthogranulomatous inflammation is a condition in which lipid laden macrophages (foam cells) are deposited in various parts of the body
The exact etiopathogenesis is not known
E.coli and proteus are implicated as etiological agents
Mycobacterium tuberculosis is not considered as an etiological agent

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