Inflammation Flashcards
Sources of the multinucleated giant cells
Macrophages
Epithelioid Cell
Large, pale staining macrophages that have an ovoid nucleus and shape resembling epithelial cells
Condition
Johne’s Disease
Focal Inflammation
Single abnormality or inflamed are within a tissue
Morphology of eosinophils
Larger than neutrophils
Affinity of cytoplasmic granules to eosin (acid)
Lysosomal granules contain wide variety of catalytic enzymes similar to neutrophils
T/F: Fibrosis and neovascularization are features of subacute infection
False
Leukocytes
Normal inhabitants of the circulating blood
Total count of leukocytes in circulating blood modified by systemic response to inflammation
Each cell type has distinctive role
Each cell type enters into the inflammatory response in a definite sequence
Classification of inflammation by duration
Subacute Inflammation
Classification of inflammation based on exudate
Mucopurulent - Catarrhal
3 interconnected processes of phagocytosis
Recognition and attachment of the particle to be ingested
Engulfment with subsequent formation of phagocytic vacuole
Killing or degradation of the ingested material
Neutrophils
Crucial to inflammatory process
Constitute the first line of cellular defense
Develop in the bone marrow and the maturation process takes about two weeks
Functions of eosinophils
Modulate hypersensitivity reactions
Defend against helminthic infections
Phagocytic but less active phagocytes than neutrophils
Resolution of inflammation involves
Neutralization of chemical mediators
Return of normal vascular permeability
Cessation of leukocyte infiltration
Removal of edema fluid, leukocytes, foreign agents and necrotic debris
Hemorrhagic Inflammation
Hemorrhage is the main feature of this type of inflammation. Presence of an etiologic agent will indicate that the process is inflammatory rather than a primary circulatory disturbance
Sluggish motile but are responsive to chemotactic influences, they have a long life span (30-60days) and may proliferate at sites of inflammation
Macrophages
Epithelioid cells are specialized for
Extracellular secretion
Multinucleated Giant Cells
Formed by the coalescence of single macrophages
Lesion
Pleural Adhesions
Type of WBC
Lymphocytes and Plasma Cells
Time of onset of subacute inflammation
Depends on the nature of the inciting stimulus, may cover a considerable time span which can vary from a few days to a few weeks
Morphology of lymphocytes
Heterogeneous in size and morphology - smaller than neutrophils
Densely staining nucleus and scant amount of cytoplasm
Traditional division (T and B cells)
Functional division (Helper T, Cytotoxic T Cells)
Specific granules
Seconday granules - small, less dense and more numerous neutrophil granules
Inflammatory cells of peracute inflammation
Not usually numerous
Few leukocytes
Type of WBC
Neutrophil
Roles of inflammation
Dilute, contain and isolate injury
Destroy invading microoranisms and/or inactivate toxins
Achieve healing and repair
Classification of inflammation based on exudate
Fibrinous Exudate
Classification of inflammation based on duration
Chronic inflammation
Two classes of neutrophil cytoplasmic granules
Azurophil granules
Specific granules
Type of inflammatory cell
Multinucleated Giant Cell
Inflammatory cells of subacute infection
Mixed or pleocellular inflammatory infiltrate
Primarily neutrophilic but also has infiltration by lymphocytes, macrophages and plasma cells.
Halmark of chronic inflammation
Fibrosis
Sequelae of chronic inflammation
Destruction of stimuli → resolution of inflammation → repair of tissue
Persitence of stimuli → progression of inflammatory reaction → continuation of disease
Time of onset of fibrinous inflammation
Acute process, can form in seconds
Abscess
Circumscribed collection of pus - localized form of suppurative inflammation
Nuclei of multinucleated giant cells are sometime arranged in what type of pattern
Horseshoe Pattern - Langhan’s Giant Cells
Eosinophilic Cationic Protein
Contributes to parasite killing and also shortens coagulation time and alters fibrinolysis
Four outcomes of acute inflammation
Complete Resolution
Healing by scarring
Abscess formation
Progression to chronic inflammation
“Cerebroid” appearance of affected intestine is characteristic of what type of inflammation
Granulomatous inflammation
Transudate or Exudate
Transudate
Describe the gross appearance of an abscess
yellow-white to gray white and varies from watery to viscous depending on fluid content
Cells that respond to chemotactic stimuli
Granulocytes
Monocytes
Lymphocytes -lesser extent
Exudation
Escape of fluid, proteins, and blood cells from the vascular system into the interstitium or body cavities. - Alteration of the normal permeability of local blood vessels
Pyogranulomatous Inflammation
Significant number of neutrophils present in the center of a granulomatous reaction
Example of what outcome of acute inflammation?
Abscess formation
Eosinophilic granules
Small granules
Primary granules
Large specific granules
Lymphocytes and Plasma Cells
Involved in immune reactions
Key cellular mediators are immediate antibody response and the delayed cellular hypersensitivity response
Classification of inflammation based on exudate
Suppurative Exudation
Classification of inflammation based on distribution
Multifocal inflammation
Possible stimuli for acute inflammation
Infectious agents
Traugma
Necrotic tissue/cells
Immune reactions
Signs of inflammation
Redness
Heat
Swelling
Pain
Loss of function
Mononuclear phagocyte system (MPS)
Consists of closely related cells of bone marrow origin, including blood monocytes and tissue macrophages
Vascular changes during acute inflammation play a major role in
Maximizing movement of cells and plasma proteins from within circulation to site of injury
What is the purpose of an intense inflammatory response?
Attempt to isolate inflammatory process, formation of a wall
Classification of inflammation based on distribution
Focal inflammation
Type of inflammation
Necrotizing Inflammation
Suppurative Exudation
Consisting of or containing pus, associated with the formation of pus
Histologic hallmarks of chornic inflammation
Infiltration of mononuclear cells (macrophages, lymphoctyes, plasma cells)
Proliferation of fibroblasts and small blood vessels
Increased connective tissue
Tissue destruction
Possible origins of locally extensive inflammation
Local reactions that spread to adjacent normal tissue
Coalescence of foci in a multifocal reaction
Locally extensive inflammation
Involves a considerable zone of tissue within an inflamed organ
Infectious canine hepatitis is an example of what type of inflammation (classified by duration)
Peracute Inflammation
Repair begins during inflammation and it is completed when
Injurious stimuli have been neutralized
Effects of inflammatory stimuli are manifested through
Chemical mediators
Etiology
Mycobacterium avium sp
Epithelioid cells are commonly found where in the cell
Endoplasmic reticulum
Golgi apparatus
Vesicles
Vacuoles
Diffuse Inflammation
Variations in severity may occur, but the eniter tissue is involved
Purpose of neutrophils
Eliminate microorganisms, tumor cells and foreign material
Contents of serous exudation
Outpouring of fluid relatively rick in protein, and derived from blood and locally injured cells
Clinical signs of chronic inflammation
Chronicity is primarily a clinical concept pertaining to prolonged duration of an inflammatory lesion
Major basic protein
Strongly toxic to parasites as well as other kinds of cells found in the granules of eosinophils
Granulomatous Infection
Inflammatory response characterized by the presence of lymphocytes, macrophages and plasma cells with the predominant cell being the macrophage
Clinical signs of peracute inflammation
Shock, sudden death
What happens to neutrophils after phagocytosis
Undergo apoptotic cell death and are ingested by macrophages
Inflammatory cells in acute inflammation
Leukocyte infiltration is variable
Neutrophils usually predominate
Mononuclear cells can also be present
Morphology of Macrophages
15-20um - larger than neutrophils
Prominent central nuclei - folded or bean shaped
In tissues are larger and have variable number of azurophilic granules and remnants of ingested material
Necrotizing Inflammation
Necrosis is the main feature and exudation is minimal. The process is interpreted as inflammatory if infectious etiology is suspected
Clinical signs of acute inflammation
Signs associated with vascular changes
Warm
Red
Swollen
Pain
Loss of function
Gross patterns of chronic inflammation
Diffuse thickening of affected area
Solid, firm, nodular lesions that compress adjacent tissue
Signals for macrophage activation
Lymphokines
Bacterial endotoxins
Contact with fibronectin-coated surfaces
Variety of chemicals
Antibody Dependent Cell Mediated Cytotoxicity
Eosinophils are attracted to sites of helminths invasion in sensitized hosts by chemotactic factors elaborated predominantly as a result of the immune response to products of the parasite
Mild Inflammation
Absent to minimal tissue damage
Few inflammatory cells
Slight vascular involvement
Condition
Lymphadenitis