Which histological feature is pathognomonic for Acute Rheumatic Carditis?
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Correct answer: Anitschkow cells within Aschoff bodies
Aschoff bodies are foci of fibrinoid necrosis surrounded by lymphocytes and specialized macrophages called Anitschkow cells (caterpillar cells). These are specific to rheumatic myocarditis.
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