What is Necrosis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
4. Coagulative Necrosis
This type of necrosis is usually caused when a part of the body is starved of oxygen. This is usually down to the blood flow being blocked, while it can also be caused by chemicals and bacteria. It is the most common form of necrosis, but it does not occur in the brain, although other organs are often affected
This type of necrosis tends to advance more slowly than other types, which is largely because it is dependent on the processes of the surrounding cells. While the affected cells will die, the architecture of the tissues remains, leaving behind white areas of dead tissue.
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