Chronic inflammation Flashcards
1
Q
What are the factors favouring resolution of acute inflammation?
A
- minimal cell death and tissue damage
- rapid removal of fluid and debris by local vascular drainage
- replacement of destroyed tissue by granulation tissue (organisation)
2
Q
What are the three types of chronic inflammation?
A
- primary
- progression from acute
- recurrent episodes of acute
3
Q
What are the different appearances of chronic inflammation?
A
chronic ulcer
chronic abscess cavity
fibrosis
thickening of wall of hollow viscus
4
Q
What are the cells of chronic inflammation?
A
lymphocytes
macrophages
plasma cells
5
Q
What is a granuloma?
A
an aggregate of epithelioid histiocytes that has secretory functions
6
Q
What is a histiocyte?
A
a macrophage in a connective tissue
