Lungs and Breast Flashcards
diagnosis for pseudorosettes
metastatic adenocarcinoma
peripheral mass in the left upper lobe. what histochemistry?
p63
physical exam shows hirsutism and moon facies; lymphocytes with molding. what dx?
small cell carcinoma
mass circumscribing the right main bronchus, extending to the lumen. dx?
carcinoid tumor
long standing ulcerative colitis. round masses in both lungs. what immunohistochemistry?
TTF-1
history of alcoholism. thoracocentesis shows emphysema. what cells are predominant?
lymphocytes
most powerful stimulator of smooth muscle spasm
TNF-a
released from mast cells resulting in increased prermeability
bradykinin
coal miner; reveals black lung; the coal trapped is sequestered by what cells?
fibroblasts
coin lesion. dx?
hamartoma
sputum reveals acid fast bacilli. resembles what?
miliary TB
bronchoscopy discloses obstruction of the LEFT main bronchus. what tumor markes?
p63
most frequent form of extrapulmoo TB
scrofula
upper truncal obesity and depression; displays hilar mass; what cytologic features?
NE granules
barrel chest, hyperresonance on percussion and clubbing of digits. dx is emphysema. what histopathology?
destruction of the walls of airspaces without fibrosis
Q fever?
coxiella burnetti
what time frame?
4-5th day
least increased risk of lung CA
arsenic
filariform larval form, hyperinfection syndrome
strongyloides stercoralis