This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Respiration, Subject name: Pathology
Ferruginous bodies are seen in? 
Select and explain. 
A. Silicosis, B. Bysinosis, C. Asbestosis, D. Baggassosis
C: Asbestosis
Answer: C: Asbestosis 
Explanation: Ans. is 'c' i.e., Asbestosis "Ferruginous bodies are most commonly seen in asbestosis". ------------Chandrasoma Taylor* Ferruginous bodies represent foreign inorganic or organic fibers coated by complexes of iron and glycoproteins.* While ferruginous bodies are most commonly seen in asbestosis they are not diagnostic because it may be seen in other type of pneunoconiosis.* When asbestos fiber is coated by iron and glycoprotein, this ferruginous body is called asbestos body-characteristic of asbestosis.* Ferruginous bodies are best seen in section that have stained for iron with prussion blue.* Microscopically ferruginous bodies give a Sheikh Kebab appearance.