Multiple choice

Schaumann bodies are observed inside Langhans giant cells in which of the following autoimmune diseases?

  1. Sjogren's syndrome

  2. Sarcoidosis

  3. Systemic necrotizing vasculitides

  4. Scleroderma

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Schaumann bodies are observed in sarcoidosis. Schaumann bodies are calcium and protein inclusions inside Langhans giant cells (fused epithelial cells) as part of granuloma.