Path Flashcards
Which process is characterized by fragmentation of the cell nucleus?
Karyorrhexis
In an inflammatory response, leukocyte emigration occurs in?
Postcapillary venules
Kayser-Fleischer rings are associated with the deposition of?
Copper
A thromboembolus arising from the left atrium usually results in an infarction of which organ?
Brain
Which finding is most consistent with pellagra?
Casal’s necklace
“Flaky paint” appearance of the skin is typical for which pathology?
Kwashikor
In scleroderma, the letter “S” in the acronym CREST stands for?
Sclerodactyly
Arthus reaction is associated with which type of hypersensitivity reaction?
Immune complex mediated
Which of the following tumor is malignant?
Lymphoma
What is the term used to describe bone overgrowth on the periphery of the vertebral body in spinal osteoarthritis?
Spondylophyte
Which condition is a form of rheumatoid arthritis characterized by the development of leukopenia?
Felty’s syndrome
Which bone tumor is characterized by night pain relieved by aspirin?
Osteoid osteoma
Extrinsic bronchial asthma is associated with which type of hypersensitivity reaction?
Type 1
what is the most common cause of acute bacterial endocarditis?
Staphylococcus aureus
Which esophageal diverticulum is located near the upper esophageal sphincter?
Zenker Diverticulum
Which nephritis is associated with neural deafness and various eye disorders?
Alport syndrome
Which condition is associated with ADdison’s disease?
Adrenocortical insufficiency
An Aneruysm will predispose a patient to which of these conditions?
Subarachnoid hemorrhagic stroke
Which is not a clinical finding in MS?
Muscle flaccidity
A change in tissue type from one adult form to another due to adaption to stress is called?
Metaplasia
Which the earliest event occurring in acute inflammation?
Vasodilation
Enzymatic necrosis is the term applied to cell death occurring in which organ?
The pancreas
What type of collagen is found first/earliest in wound healing?
Type 3
Which of these is an embryonic tumor containing several germ layers?
Teratoma
Which of these is a sign of muscular dystrophy
Calf muscle hypertrophy
Mask like face, claw like fingers, hypertension and fibrosis of the esophagus are characteristic of which disorder?
Scleroderma
T helper cells are seen in which type of HS rxn?
Type IV
Which is the most common cuase of thiamine deficiency in the US?
Alcoholism
Which if the most common benign tumor of the spine?
Hemangioma
Muscle fatigue, decrease muscle tone, and predisposition to injury of muscles and tendons due to joint laxity are aspects of which inherited conditon?
Ehler danlos syndrome
Damage to which area of the optic pathway results bitemporal hemianopia?
The optic chiasm
Which of these does not result in charcot joints?
Tuberculous arthritis
Post infectious ascending paralysis and radiculoneuropathy are characteristic of which condition?
Guillian barre syndrome
Hpyerglycemia, obesity and osteopenia are characteristic of which disorder?
Hypercortisolism
Which condition is suggested by the presence of blood cells, blood cell casts, and protein on urinalysis?
Acute glomerulonephritis
Which orangism is the most common opportunistic infection in patients with aids?
Pneumocystis carinii
What is the most common cause of diffuse liver necrosis?
Chronic passive congestion
In which condition is “Bread and Butter” pericarditis found?
Rheumatic heart disease
Which is not a component of tetralogy of fallot?
Patent foramen ovale
