Pathology Flashcards
Interstitial lung disease: NSIP PATTERN + interstitial fibrosis + concentric arterial thickening?
Scleroderma lung
NSIP PATTERN lung disease?
Scleroderma lung
EARLY Mediators of scleroderma lung are?
IL-8
TNF
LATE mediator of scleroderma lung?
TGF beta
All the mediators of scleroderma lung
IL-8 TNF alpha MIF1 alpha RANTES TGF beta
Radiographic distribution of scleroderma lung?
BASES
Posterior + periphery
GROUND GLASS–> reticular pattern
Fibrosis favoring bases + posterior and periphery?
Scleroderma lung
What types of cells are seen in NSIP pattern lung disease?
Scleroderma lung–> Lymphocytes + macrophages + fibroblasts
Causes concentric thickening + fibrosis of small Pulmonary arteries–> Pul HTN –> cor pulmonale. what is the associated antibody?
Scleroderma–> Anti-centeromere
Systemic signs of Scleroderma lung (NSIP pattern)?
Dyspnea
Dry cough
VELCRO crackles @ bases
Anti-DNA topoisomerase antibodies?
Systemic sclerosis
Tx for scleroderma lung?
Cyclophosphamide
NOT steroids
MCC of death in pt with Anti-Scl70 antibodies?
Systemic sclerosis–> NSIP pattern lung disease
Pleuropulmonary disease associated with LUPUS?
PLEURITIS NSIP Vascular disease Shrinking LUNG Acute Lupus pneumonitis
MC pleuropulmonary involvement in Lupus?
Pleuritis–> fibrinous
+ small pleural effusion
NSIP Pattern lung disease?
Scleroderma
NSIP lung disease?
LUPUS
Thromboembolic disease from anti-phospholipid antibodies?
LUPUS anticoagulant
Disease causing either UIP or NSIP pattern in significant and likely similar proportions?
RA
Pleuropulmonary disease in RA pt MC involves what?
Bronchioles
Pleura
Interstitial fibrosis consisting of Temporal heterogeneity + Severe @ periphery and Lower Lobes?
UIP pattern–> RA
RA with rheumatoid nodules in lung + pneumoconiosis?
Caplan syndrome
Follicular bronchiolitis is associated with what AI disease?
RA
More common in RA + obstructive PFTs + Sjogrens + DOES not respond to Steroids?
Obliterative Bronchiolitis
More common in RA + acute onset of fever and alveolar infiltrates + responds to Steroids?
Organizing pneumonia
Rim of palasading histiocytes + basophilic debris surrounded by fibrosis, lymphocytes, macrophages, and multinucleate Giant cells?
Rheumatoid nodule
MCC of death in RA pts?
Respiratory failure from fibrosis
What is the most unpredictable serious AE of methotrexate?
Pneumonitis
Causes restrictive pattern LD + organizing Pneumonia + NSIP?
Polymyositis/ Dermatomyositis
NSIP in lower lobes with LOTS of submucosal secretions and RELENTLESS DRY cough?
Sjogren syndrome
NSIP with LYMPHOID follicles (germinal centers) and bronchiolocentric?
Sjogren syndrom NSIP
NSIP with LOTS of lymphocyte + macrophages + multi nucleated giant cells?
Sjogrens syndrome
CELLULAR NSIP?
Sjogren–> excess lymphocyte infiltrates
What Ai disease is associated with HIGHER risk for lymphomas?
Sjogren syndrome
Mediastinal LAD + pleural effusion + Lung nodularity + dry mouth?
Lymphoma in Sjogrens patient
Autoimmune interstitial pneumonias are usually?
Chronic Velcro crackles + dyspnea BASAL, posterior, Peripheral Restrictive PFTs Decreased DLCO
Acute lung disease in a rheumatology patient is more likely?
Infectious
Subacute or chronic dyspnea in rheumatology patient is more likely?
Manifestation of rheumatological disease
Nodular lung disease in Rheumatology patient is more likely?
Infectious or malignant
Insidious onset of painful fingertips with cold, swelling and itching of hands, generalized weakness and joint aches?
Systemic sclerosis
Farmer insidious onset of difficulty getting up, combing his hair, scaly knee lesions, purplish eyelid discoloration, pruritic rash from neck to chest?
Dermatomyositis
Network-pattern purplish discoloration of skin due to dilation of blood vessels?
Livedo reticularis
MCC of fungal vasculitis?
Aspergillus
MCC of bacterial vasculitis?
Pseudomonas
MCC of viral vasculitis?
CMV
Segmental, Transmural, Granulomatous with MN giant cells centering around/ destroying Internal ELsastic lamina?
Temporal Arteritis
Headache, tender artery, Visual disturbance, Jaw claudication?
Temporal Arteritis
Transmural arteritis narrowing lumen with prominent Granuloma?
Temporal arteritis
Giant cells eating Internal elastic lamina, cell proliferation and lymphocytic biopsy
Temporal arteritis
Segmental, transmural, necrotizing, Loosely Granulomatous with MN giant cells, Medial loss of elastic fibers (Thinning)?
Takayasu arteritis
Arteritis involving Aorta often causing Dissection?
Takayasu arteritis
Segmental, transmural, NODULAR arteritis?
Polyarteritis nodosa
Fibrinoid necrosis with PMNs acutely, and PREdominant @ branch points?
PAN
Branch points + Fibrinoid necrosis?
PAN
Late phase of PAN has what characteristics
HOMOGENOUS lesions Inflammation Fibroblasts scarring aneurysms
Lesions at different phases caused by Hepatitis B?
PAN
Vasculitis associated with Livedo Reticularis?
PAN
Fibrinoid necrosis + PMN infiltrates?
Acute phase PAN
Endothelial necrosis with PMNs, Lymphocytes, Wall necrosis, Child, Thrombosis?
Kawasaki disease
Tx of Kawasaki disease?
Aspirin
IV ig
Kawasaki disease usually involves what arteries?
Coronary arteries
Necrotizing granulomatous vasculitis of Arteries + veins in URT + LUNGS + KIDNEYS?
Wagerer’s–> Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
“Geographic” areas of necrosis with debris and Palisaded Histiocytes?
Wegener’s
c-ANCA?
ANCA-PR3–> Wegener’s
Mucosal ulcers + necrotizing vasculitis?
Wegener’s
Asthma + Eosinophilia + Vasculitis?
Churg-Strauss syndrome (Allergic granulomatosis with polyangiitis)
Segmental transmural inflammation without Necrosis, + thrombosis, + granulomas, + giant cells?
Buerger Disease
Vasculitis causing gangrene or autoamputaion of fingertips?
Buerger disease
Capillary and post capillary venule infiltration by PMNs causing Leukocyoclasia (NUCLEAR DUST)?
Hypersensitivity Angiitis
Leukocytoclastic angiitis + lymphocytes + Homogenous lesions?
Hypersensitivity Angiiitis–> Late phase
Child post URTi, skin lesions, joint pain, Abdominal discomfort, and Renal damage+ IgA deposition?
Henoch- Schoenlein Purpura
MCC of Hypersensitivity angiitis in adults?
Drugs
Most common joint issue in ER?
Ankle Wrist Knee Hip Shoulder Elbow
Necrotizing muscle infection with sudden onset of severe pain @ trauma site, Bronzing of skin followed by red purple discoloration?
Clostridial myonecrosis (Gas gangrene)
Post trauma with TENDER skin and Bullae formation?
Clostridial myonecrosis
Clostridium perfringens VF: alpha toxin + hemolytic toxin + phospholipase + sphingomyelinase DO WHAT?
Platelet aggregation
PMN adherence to endothelium
NEGATIVE INOTROPE
inhibits Cardiac pump function
What causes rapid irreversible decline in muscle blood flow and ischemic necrosis due to formation of occlusive intravascular masses of activated platelets(GP 2b/3a). leukocytes, and fibrin?
Alpha toxin of Clostridial
Post trauma + RE-perfusion + tender but normal appearing skin + Pain with movement?
Compartment syndrome
Pain with passive muscle stretch, Tense firm wood-like compartment, Diminished sensation, muscle weakness?
Compartment syndrome
Most ligamentous injuries int the knee present with what?
hemarthroses
Straight or cross leg raise test is for?
Lumbar disk herniations
Low back pain, bladder dysfunction, fecal incontinence and sexual dysfunction?
Cauda equina syndrome
Name four surgical emergencies?
Necrotizing fasciitis
Cauda equina syndrome
Acute loss of arterial supply
Acute compartment syndrome
Vast majority of ankle fractures are?
Malleolar –> UNImalleoalar
NO joint space disruption
Colles fracture?
Distal radial metaphysis fracture with “dinner fork” deformity
Sudden onset of hip pain, leg shortened + externally rotated?
Hip fractures–> Displaced
MCC of back pain?
Herniation of disk
Predictors of drug-seeking behavior?
ask for Drug by name
multiple visits for same complaint
suspicious history
symptoms out of proportion with exam
Small LEG Trauma–> erythema w.out sharp margins + swelling + warm + shiny + tender+ severe pain?
Necrotizing fasciitis
What is normal compartment pressures?
0-8 mmHg
Pain in compartment syndrome develop when pressures is @?
20-30 mmHg
*Pressure within 25mmHg of MAP causes compromised Blood flow
What pressure might be needed for action in compartment syndrome?
Perfusion pressure (diastolic) of <30mmHg
What are the causes of traumatic + spontaneous Clostridial myonecrosis?
Trauma–> C. perfringens
Spon–> C. septicum
Muscle necrosis in Gas gangrene is severe due to?
Absence of PMNs–> Alpha toxin induces PMN margination
What is seen in clostridial myonecrosis biopsy?
Muscle necrosis
Box car shaped G+ Rods
NO PMNs
Triad of muscle pain, weakness, and Dark urine?
Rhabdomyolysis
MCC of Rhabdomyolysis?
Trauma Exertion Alcohol + Drugs statins colchicine
Elevated CK, myoglobinuria, no hematuria?
Rhabdomyolysis
Anti-CCP?
RA
Anti-centromere?
CREST syndrome
Anti-Jo-1 (anti-synthetase)?
Polymyositis
Anti-Topoismerase?
Systemic sclerosis Diffuse
Anti-RNA polymerase (Anti- U3 RNP)?
Systemic Sclerosis (RENAL CYSTS)
Anti- U1 RNP?
Mixed connective tissue disease
Anti-Sm?
LUPUS
Anti-dsDNA?
LUPUS
ANA?
LUPUS
Sjogren
Rheumatic disease
Anti-Ro (SSA)?
Sjogren
Neonatal Lupus
Sub Q lupus
Anti-La (SSB)?
Sjogren
neonatal lupus
Sub Q lupus
p-ANCA is against?
Myeloperoxidase
Anti-myeloperoxidase?
Microscopic polyangiitis
Churg-Strauss
c-ANCA is against?
PR3
Anti-PR3?
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Wegener’s)
Neoplastic growths located in the Diaphysis?
Ewing
Chondrosarcoma
Fibrous dysplasia
Endochondroma
Neoplastic growths at Epiphysis?
Giant cell tumor
Chondroblastoma
Neoplastic growth at Metaphysis?
Osteosarcoma
Osteochondroma
Osteoid Osteoma
McCune Albright syndrome?
Polostotic Fibrous dysplasia
Cafe au lait
Endocrinopathies
X-ray showing “moth eaten” + “ground glass” bone?
Fibrous dysplasia
<2 yo +Benign medullary Histiocytoma?
Fibrous cortical defect
X-ray showing “Scooped out” lesions?
Fibrous cortical defect
Non ossifying fibroma
Spongy bone filled with BLOOD + can Expand rapidly?
Aneurysmal bone cyst
Gardener’s syndrome?
Familial Colorectal Ployposis + Osteomas
20 yo + Painful tibial lesion worsen by ETOH?
Osteoid osteoma–> Relieved by Aspirin
Caused by displacement of Growth plate?
Osteochondroma
Usually in the medullary cavity of Hands + Feet?
Endochondroma
Multiple Endochondromas + soft tissue Hemangiomas?
Maffuccii syndrome
Olliers without Hemangiomas
Codman triangle on x-ray?
Osteosarcoma
Homer-wright rossets?
Ewings sarcoma
PNET t(11;22) ?
Ewing sarcoma
10-15 yo WHITE male with Long bone tumor. What is on X-ray?
Onion skin periosteum
MC metastatic tumors to Bone?
Prostate Breast Lung Kidney Thyroid
Metastatic bone tumor causing Lots of Bleeding?
Renal cell carcinoma
Blastic metastatic bone tumor?
Prostate
Non cancerous growth of Dermal Dendritic cells and lesion with central “DIMPLE”?
Dermatofibroma
Children associated soft tissue neoplasia?
Rhabdomyosarcoma
Clonal cells that are Estrogen sensitive and show “Cigar shaped” nuclei?
Leiomyoma
Micro-architectural deterioration + thinning of Trabeculae?
Osteoporosis
Risk factors for Osteoporosis?
Age Menopause Glucocorticoids Obesity Diabetes Alcohol
Pg of Menopause Osteoporosis?
Decrease estrogen= Increased IL-1 + IL-6 + TNF
Increase RANKL–> Increase Osteoclast actions
Macrophages react to micro-fractures and Hemorrhage?
BROWN TUMOR–> Hyperparathyoidism
Increased bone activity with peritrabecular fibrosis and Cystic brown tumors?
Osteitis Fibrosa Cystica–> HPT
Cells that sense mechanical stress in bone and regulate Ca++ and Phosphorus?
Osteocytes
Mesenchymal becomes cartilage–> Osteoblasts lay down bone on preformed cartilage mold?
Endochondral bone formation
Bones without medullary cavities + Misshapen + pancytopenia?
Osteopetrosis
Membrane of GRANULATION tissue containing Macs + Osteoclasts + Fibroblasts which destroy Articular Cartilage?
PANNUS —> RA
Fever + chalky white skin deposits?
GOUT
OLD + Knee pain + crystals?
Pseudogout
What is the process of bone healing (1-7)?
CALLUS FORMATION Clot Recruitment Neovascularization Fibroblast organization removal of Dead tissue Osteocyte ingrowth Osteoclast remodeling
Bone within Bone or Double bone appearance on X-ray?
Osteonecrosis
what is the cellular composition of normal bone marrow?
50% Cellular
50% Fat
Hematogenous spread to Metaphysis?
Osteomyelitis in Children
Saddle nose + Sabre shin?
Congenital Syphilis
What types of cells predominate in Acute vs. Chronic Osteomyelitis?
PMNs for BOTH
Sinuses + Involucrum + sequestrum?
Osteomyelitis
Sinus drainage of osteomyelitis is a risk factor for developing?
SCC
Sexual transmission + painful ulcer heals spontaneously?
Primary Syphilis
Symmetrical Non Pruritic Rash (SOLES + PALMS)
Headache + LAD + Arthritis + renal/hepatic dysfunction?
Secondary Syphilis
Soft tissue like granuloma + Degeneration of Joints + Loss of proprioception + might be severe with spread to heart or CNS?
Tertiary Syphilis
GUMMA?
Soft tissue granuloma of tertiary Syphilis
Congenital Syphilis?
Sabre shins
Saddle nose
Segmental Granulomatous inflammation + fibrosis can cause Blindness?
Temporal arteritis
ESR > 100 + Headache + Jaw claudication. Tx?
Temporal Arteritis== Corticosteroids
Granulomatous inflammation @ Aortic Brach points?
Takayasu arteritis
“pulseless Disease” Tx?
Takayasu arteritis == Corticosteroids
Necrotizing vasculitis that spare the LUNG?
PAN
What disease is associated with PAN?
Hepatitis B
Aneurysms + fibrinoid necrosis?
PAN
2 yo with Fever, conjunctivitis, palmar/ sole Rash, cervical LAD. What are major complications?
Kawasaki disease
Coronary artery Thrombosis–> MI
Strawberry TONGUE
3 yo child with coronary artery vasculitis. Tx?
Aspirin or IVIg
Mono clonal cryoglobulin, RF - , associated with Malignancy and causes Hyper viscosity?
Type I cryoglobulin
Polyclonal (IgG and IgM), RF + , HEP C/ Sjogren/ SLE associated, causes IC vasculitis?
Type II & III Cryoglobulins
Medium, Granulomatous necrotizing vasculitis that affect all organs EXCEPT the LUNGS?
PAN
Granulomatous vasculitis that is associated with Smoking. what Abs and ANCAs directed against?
Beurger disease
Abs–> Collagen, Elastin, Laminin, endothelial cells
ANCAs–> MPO . lactoferrin, Elastin
Palpable purpura is the classical sign for what?
IC mediated Vasculitis
Small/ Skin vessel vasculitis due to drugs or infections?
Hypersensitivity vasculitis
Purpura + arthritis + glomerulonephritis + abdominal pain?
Henoch Schonlein purpura
Might be: HS vasculitis
Child with non granulomatous vasculitis and lower leg non-blanching purport. What is the Pg?
IgA IC deposition post INFECTION
What are cryoglobulins?
Antibodies that ppt from serum in COLD
Causes hyper viscosity syndromes?
Type I cryoglobulins (monoclonal)
Palpable purpura with ulcers, peripheral neuropathy, Raynauds. Hep C infection. What will lab findings be?
Cryoglobulinemia vasculitis:
RF+
C4 decreased
IgM + C3 deposits around arteries?
Cryoglobulinemia vasculitis
Granulomatous with thoracic aortic Aneurysms?
Giant cell arteritis
Pt with Shoulder + pelvic pain, morning stiffness is most likely to have what type of vasculitis?
Giant cell–> polymyalgia rheumatica
Visual disturbances + jaw pain + arthralgia + headache. What is the most significant Lab finding?
HIGHLY elevated ESR
Biopsy showing lymphocytes on the internal elastic lamina and adventitia?
EARLY Giant cell arteritis
Elastic membrane destroyed by histocytes + plasma cells + fibroblast?
LATE GC arteritis
Granulomatous vasculitis of Aorta and branches + asian women?
Takayasu
MCC of acquired heart disease in Japan. What are some of the clinical signs and symptoms?
Kawasaki disease
PALM/ Soles rash + conjunctivitis + strawberry tongue + Myocarditis
Myocarditis + strawberry tongue + profound Lymphocytosis. Tx?
Aspirin + IViG
Cutaneous vasculitis is associated with what two lab findings?
Hypocomplementemia and Increased ANA
IgG and C3 deposition around Dermal blood vessels?
Cutaneous vasculitis
Purpuric lesions and DEEP cutaneous ulcer over Malleoli?
Rheumatoid vasculitis
Granular IgM and C3 deposition and IC-complement cryoglobulins?
Rheumatoid vasculitis
Glomerulonephritis + Pulmonary hemorrhage + neuropathy + skin involvement. what is the confirmatory Lab test?
p-ANCA positive–> Microscopic polyangiitis
Focal granulomatous vasculitis with Chronic sinusitis + ulcerations + otitis media + saddle nose . What are the typical organs affected?
ERK–> Wegners
ENT–> ulcers
Respiratory–> hemorrhage
Kidney–> GN
Dyspnea, cough, asthma, vasculitis?
Chrug Strauss
Eosinophilia + vasculitis. What is the lab test?
p-ANCA +
Oral + genital ulcers + arthritis + Middle eastern Man?
Bachet’s disease
Associated with Hepatitis B?
PAN
Causes Neuropathy, renal HTN, pericarditis, NO LUNG or GN what is the skin finding?
PAN–> Livedo Reticularis
Thrombosis + aneurysms + fibrinoid necrosis?
PAN
Ischemic digital ulcers + splinter hemorrhages?
Beurger disease
Plasma + COLD + ppt with serum cold
precipitate?
Cryopercipitate
Serum+ COLD + ppt?
Cryoglobulin
Plasma cold ppt w. out serum ppt?
Cryofibrinogen
Positive pathergy test, clinical symptoms?
Bechet-> Oral and genital lesions
Destructive lesion in Vertebrae + Psoas abscess?
TB osteomyelitis
What are the biochemical markers for bone formation?
ALP
Osteocalcin
P1NP
What are the biomarkers for bone resorption?
Pyramidine crosslinks
n-teropeptide
CTX1