Diagnostic feature of RHD is :: (A) McCallam patch, (B) Aschoff nodules, (C) Shaggy vegetations, (D) Bread butter pericarditis
Answer is B. Ans. is 'b' i.e. Aschoff nodules Aschoff nodules are focal inflammatory lesions found in any of the three Layers of the heart. They are characteristic of acute rheumatic fever.Aschoff nodules consist ofFibrinoid necrosis*Aschoff giant cells *Histiocytes*Plasma cells*Lymphocytes*Fibroblast*Collagen*