Pathology C.V.S 12c13646 The most characteristic histological finding of acute rheumatic carditis is:(1989) A Fibrinous pericarditis B Vegetations on mitral valve leaflets C Aschoff bodies in myocardium D Increased vascularity of the valves High-Yield Explanation Ans: c (Aschoff bodies in myocardium)Ref: Chandrasoma Taylor, 3rd ed, p. 347