Chapter 15: The Lung - Congenital through Obstructive Flashcards
Except for the vocal cords, the entire respiratory tree is lined by what type of epithelium?
Pseudostratified, tall, columnar, ciliated epithelium
Bronchia mucosa contains population of neuroendocrine cells with neurosecretory granules containing which factors?
- Serotonin
- Calcitonin
- Gastrin-releasing peptide (bombesin)
Numerous mucus-secreting goblet cells and submucosal glands are dispersed throughout the walls of which parts of the respiratory tree?
- Trachea
- Bronchi
- NOT the bronchioles
What are 2 functions of the Type 2 pneumocytes of the alveolar epithelium?
- Produce surfactant
- Repair of alveolar epithelium by giving rise to type 1 pneumocytes
Pulmonary hypoplasia occurs in utero and what are 2 major causes?
- Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
- Oligohydramnios
Foregut cysts are most often located where in the lungs and which classification/type is most common?
Treatment?
- Hilum or middle mediastinum
- Bronchogenic = most common
- Excision = curative!
Pulmonary sequestration refers to a discrete area of lung with what 2 features?
- Lacks any connection to the airway system
- Has abnormal blood supply arising from aorta or its branches
Congenital pulmonary adenomatoid malformations (CPAM/CCAM) are caused by what?
“Arrested development” of pulmonary tissue –> formation of intrapulmonary cystic masses WITH connection to tracheobronchial airways and pulmonary vasculature
Via which imaging modality can congenital pulmonary adenomatoid malformations be detected?
Fetal ultrasound
Congenital pulmonary adenomatoid malformations can be deadly due to what complications?
- Hydrops or pulmonary hypoplasia
- Can get infected later in life
Extralobar pulmonary sequestrations most commonly come to attention in infants how?
- As mass lesions
- Associated w/ other congenital anomalies
When do intralobal pulmonary sequestrations typically present and are often due to what?
- Older children/adults
- Due to recurrent localized infection or bronchiectasis
Atelectasis is a reversible disorder, except in cases caused by what?
Contraction atelectasis
What are the 3 main types of acquired atelectasis and what is each caused by?
- Resorption due to complete obstruction of airway (mucus plugs)
- Compression due to accumulation of material or air within pleural cavity (i.e., transudate/exudate/blood or pneumothorax)
- Contraction due to fibrosis or restrictive processes in pleura preventing full lung expansion
Which type of acquired atelectasis causes the mediastinum/trachea to shift toward the affected lung; which type causes a shift away?
- Resorption —> mediastinum shifts toward affected lung
- Compression –> mediastinum shifts away from affected lung
Which type of acquired atelectasia occurs in the setting of asbestosis?
Contraction atelectasis
Hemodynamic pulmonary edema is due to an increase in what; most commonly occuring in what setting?
↑ hydrostatic pressure –> left-sided CHF
What is the histological appearance of of the alveolar capillaries in hemodynamic pulmonary edema?
Engorged, and an intra-alveolar transudate appears as finely granular pale PINK material
Where does fluid accumulate initially in pulmonary edema due to hydrostatic pressure being greatest in these sites (dependent edema)?
Basal regions of the lower lobes
List 4 causes of decreased oncotic pressure, which cause “leaking out” and pulmonary edema?
- Hypoalbuminemia
- Nephrotic syndrome
- Liver disease
- Protein-losing enteropathies
List some of the etiologies which can cause direct injury to the alveolar wall leading to pulmonary edema?
- Infections: bacterial pneumonia
- Inhaled gases: high [O2] and smoke
- Liquid aspiration: gastric contents; near drowing
- Radiation
What are 2 causes of pulmonary edema of undetermined origin?
- High altitude
- Neurogenic (CNS trauma)
In long-standing pulmonary congestion (i.e., mitral stenosis), hemosiderin-laded macrophages are abundant, and what is the gross morphology of the lungs?
Soggy lungs become firm and brown (brown induration)
When the edema associated with pneumonia fails to stay localized and instead becomes diffuse alveolar edema what fatal condition may this lead to?
ARDS
Acute lung injury (aka noncardiogenic pulmonary edema) is characterized by the abrupt onset of significant _________ and __________ in the absence of __________.
Acute lung injury (aka noncardiogenic pulmonary edema) is characterized by the abrupt onset of significant hypoxemia and bilateral pulmonary infiltrates in the absence of cardiac failure.
The histologic manifestation of both ALI and ARDS is what?
Diffuse alveolar damage (DAD)
What is an important early event in the pathogenesis of ALI/ARDS?
Endothelial activation
Following endothelial activation in ALI/ARDS there is adhesion and extravastion of which immune cells and what is the result?
- Neutrophils
- Degranulate and release proteases, ROS, and cytokines
Which factor is released inside of alveoli during ALI/ARDS that acts to sustain the ongoing pro-inflammatory response leading to more endothelial injury and local thrombosis?
Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF)
The thickened protein-rich edema fluid + debris from dead alveolar cells accumulate in ALI/ARDS, and lead to the formation of what?
HYALINE membranes
If there is resolution of the injury in ARDS/ALI, what factors are released from macrophages which stimulate fibroblast growth and collagen deposition leading to fibrosis of alveolar walls?
- TGF-β
- PDGF
Following the fibroproliferative phase in ARDS, what 2 pathways may ensue and the result of each?
- Resolution –> restoration of normal cellular structure and function
- Fibrosis –> destruction and distortion of normal cellular structure –> IRREVERSIBLE
ALI/ARDS is more common and associated with a worse prognosis in whom?
Chronic smokers and alcoholics
During the acute stage of ALI/ARDS what is seen morphologically in the lungs?
- Lungs are heavy, firm, red, and boggy
- Exhibit congestion, interstitial and intra-alveolar edema, inflammation, fibrin deposition, and DAD
- Alveolar walls become lined with waxy hyaline membranes
In the organizing stage of ALI/ARDS what are the type 2 pneumocytes doing and what begins to form?
- Type 2 pneumocytes are proliferating
- Granulation tissue forms in the alveolar walls and spaces
Fatal cases of ALI/ARDS often have superimposed?
Bronchopneumonia
What is seen on radiographic imaging of patient with ALI?
Diffuse bilateral infiltrates
Pt’s with ALI will have what sx’s?
- Profound dyspnea and tachypnea
- Followed by ↑ cyanosis and hypoxemia
Why may the hypoxemia associated with ALI/ARDS be refractory to O2 therapy; what acid-base disturbance may develop?
Due to ventilation perfusion mismatching and respiratory acidosis may develop
What is the cause of the ventilation perfusion mismatch and hypoxemia in ALI/ARDS?
- Poorly aerated regions continue to be perfused
- Perfusion = normal; but ventilation = decreased
ARDS is a diagnosis of exclusion using the criteria which can be remembered with mnemonic A.R.D.S.
- Abnormal CXR (bilateral lung opacities)
- Respiratory failure within 1 week of alveolar insult (ABRUPT)
- Decreased PaO2/FiO2 ≤200 = hypoxia
- Symptoms of respiratory failure are NOT due to HF/fluid overload
The causes of ARDS may be remembered with “SPARTAS.”
- Sepsis
- Pancreatitis/Pneumonia
- Aspiration
- uRemia
- Trauma
- Amniotic fluid embolism
- Shock
Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome is associated with what underlying risk factors?
- Pre-term infant
- Male gender
- Maternal diabetes
- Delivery by C-section
What is the characteristic finding on CXR of infants w/ neonatal respiratory distress syndrome?
“Ground-glass” picture
What plays a particularly important role in the synthesis of surfactant?
Glucocorticoids
Analysis of what in the amniotic fluid provides a good estimate of the level of surfactant in the alveolar lining?
Phospholipids
Oxygen is required in neonates affected by neonatal respiratory distress syndrome, but what are 2 complications which may arise?
- Retrolental fibroplasia (aka retinopathy of prematurity)
- Bronchopulmonary dysplasia
Infants that recover from RDS are also at increased risk for developing what 3 complications associated with preterm birth?
- PDA
- Intraventricular hemorrhage
- Necrotizing enterocolitis
What is the term used to describe widespread ALI of unknown etiology associated with a rapidly progressive clinical course?
Acute interstitial pneumonia (aka idiopathic ALI-DAD)
What is the typical presentation of someone with Acute Interstitial Pneumonia?
Pt presents w/ ARF following an illness of <3 weeks duration that resembles a URI