Which of the following is a histological feature of whipple's disease: (A) Infiltration of histiocytes in the lamina propria., (B) Granuloma in the lamina, (C) Macrophages with PAS (+)ve material inside the lamina propria, (D) Eosinophils in the lamina propria
Answer is C. Histologically, the affected tissues show presence of characteristic macrophages containing PAS-positive granules and rod-shaped micro-organisms (Whipple's bacilli). These macrophages are predominantly present in the lamina propria of the small intestine and mesenteric lymph nodes. TEXT BOOK PF HARSH MOHAN SIXTH EDITION PAGE.576 IMAGE REF: