Which of the following condition is characterized by presence of hyaline deposits in alveolar walls?: (A) Interstitial lung disease, (B) Asthma, (C) Hyaline membrane disease, (D) Chronic bronchitis
Answer is C. Ref: Robbins 9th ed. P 672The immature lungs in hyaline membrane disease show eosinophilic hyaline membranes in alveoli, alveolar ducts and terminal bronchioles.The membranes contain necrotic epithelial cells admixed with extravasated plasma proteins.