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Pathology

Chap 3 Respiratory

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- hereditary disease noted for secretions of excessive viscous mucus by the endocrine and exocrine glands cystic fibrosis
- one of the most common causes of respiratory distress in the newborn hyaline membrane disease
The edema associated with croup causes what? inspiratory stridor or a barking cough
- an inflammation of the lung most commonly caused by bacteria or viruses acute pneumonia
- a necrotic area of pulmonary parenchyma containing purulent ( pus) material lung abscess
What are the 4 primary radiographic appearances of tuberculosis? infiltrates ,hilar enlargment, ghon lesions, plural effusion
- fungal infection of the lung pulmonary mycosis
- virus causing necrosis of the respiratory epithelium in the lower respiratory tract Respiratory Syncytial Virus ( RSV)
What does COPD stand for? Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
What condition includes several conditions where chronic obstruction of the airways leads to an ineffective exchange of respiratory gases and makes breathing difficult? COPD
- condition where obstructive and destructive changes in small airways lead to a dramatic increase in the volume of air in the lungs emphysema
- widespreas narrowing of airways caused by an increased response of the tracheobronchial tree to various allergens asthma
- caused by prolonged occupational exposure to irritating particulates pneumoconiosis
What is the major complication of asbestosis? Mesothelioma, highly malignant pleural tumor
- primary carcinoma of the lung arising from the mucosa of the bronchial tree bronchogenic carcinoma
What is the most common type of lunch cancer? squamous carcinoma
What type of lung cancer arises in the major central bronchi and causes narrowing of the bronchial lumen? squamous carcinoma
- the most common pathologic process involving the lungs of hospitalized patients, typically from stoppage of venous blood flow pulmonary embolism
- condition of a collapsed lung, commonly the result of bronchial obstruction atelectasis
- the presence of air in the pleural cavity; results in partial or complete collapse of the lung pneumothorax
- accumulation of fluid in the pleural space; most common causes are congestive heart failure and pulmonary embolisms pleural effusion
- the presence of pus or infected liquid in the pleural space empyema
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