VPP-0053
QUESTION
White spotted kidney is characterized by?
OPTIONS
(A) Diffuse interstitial nephritis
(B) Glomerulonephritis
(C) Embolic nephritis
(D) Focal interstitial nephritis
ANSWER
(D) Focal interstitial nephritis
EXPLANATION
A white-spotted or white-spotted kidney is characterized by multiple pale inflammatory foci produced by focal interstitial nephritis. Diffuse interstitial nephritis produces more widespread changes, glomerulonephritis primarily affects glomeruli, and embolic nephritis produces infarct-like or suppurative foci related to embolic infection. Therefore, option D is correct.