KROK 1 2014 – Question 8 · KROK (Medicine) · Pathomorphology
During autopsy approximately 2,0 liters of pus have been found in the abdominal cavity of the corpse. Peritoneum is lustreless and has grayish shade, serous tunic of intestines has grayish-colored coating that is easily removable. Specify the most likely type of peritonitis in the patient:
- A. Serous peritonitis
- B. Fibrinopurulent peritonitis
- C. Hemorrhagic peritonitis
- D. Tuberculous peritonitis
- E. -
Hint
Consider both the liquid in the cavity and the removable grey coating on the serosa, and ask what type of exudate each represents.
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