This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Conjuctiva, Subject name: Ophthalmology
Pinguecula is best characterized histologically by 
Select and explain. 
A. Fatty degeneration, B. Hyaline degeneration, C. Elastotic degeneration, D. Fibrinoid degeneration
C: Elastotic degeneration
Answer: C: Elastotic degeneration 
Explanation: Ans. (c) Elastotic degenerationRef: Kanski 8/e, p. 162, Yanoff 3/e, p. 248Pinguecula is best characterized histologically by Elastotic degeneration.