Case 63. Clostridial gas gangrene of pancreas (66 y-o M)

       
  Autopsied fulminant pancreatitis in a diabetic man, showing two-day clinical course  
       

 

  Clusters of short rods are seen in the central necrotic area. The bacteria are seen along the pancreatic duct. Neutrophilic reaction is hardly seen in this area (HE, high power).