Pathology of the respiratory system (Castleman) Flashcards
Bronchi
anatomy
- Have cartilage and glands in their walls
- cartilage maintains patency; prevents collapse
- Thick connective tissue prevents infection spread into surrounding alveolar parenchyma
- Chronic inflammation results in dilation
- Changes in diameter increases resistance markedly
Bronchi
Cytodynamics of Epithelial repair
- Cytodynamics of Epithelial repair
- ciliated cells are terminally differentiated
- epithelial regenerative capacity
- mucous cells
- basal cells
- other nonciliated cells
Bronchiole
anatomy
- No cartilage or glands in walls
- airway patentcy maintained by tethering support of interalveolar septa on bronchiolar wall
- Thin connective tissue in wall allows infection spread to surrounding alveoli
- Chronic inflammation results in stenosis of lumen
Broncioles
cytodynamics of Epithelial repair
- Ciliated cells are terminally differentiated
- Epithelial regenerative capacity
- Mucous cells
- Nonciliated (Clara cells)
- Rich in cytochrome monooxygenase enzymes
Pulmonary lobue
- Primary lobule (Acinus)
- pulmonary tissue supplied by terminal bronchiole
- supplied by terminal brionchiole
- Secondary lobule
- composed of many primary lobules
- constitute grossly visible lobules
Interalveolar septa
- Epithelial cells
- type 1
- type 2
- surfactant
- stem cells
- Capillary endothelium
- Fibroblasts
- elastin
- collagen
- Macrophages
Type 1 epithelial cells
- Large surface area
- susceptible to damage
- incapable of division
Type 2 epithelial cells
- cuboidal
- produces surfactant
- produces other mediators
- effect epithelial repair
Which of the followig is not a stem cell for epithelial repair in bronchi and/or bronchioles (which cells are terminally differentiated)?
- A. Mucous cells
- B. Ciliated Cells
- C. Nonciliated cells
- B. Ciliated cells are terminally differentiated and can’t divide
Which of the following serve as stem cells for epithelial repair in the interalveolar spetum?
- A. Type 1 alveolar epithelial cells
- B. Type 2 alveolar epithelial cell
- C. Mucous cell
- B. Type 2 alveolar epithelial cells
*With pulmonary carcinoma it’s the type 2 cells that usually divide uncontrollably
Bronchitis and Bronchiolitis
- Definition
- Inflammation of bronchi and bronchioles
- Causes
- infectious
- viral
- bacterial
- fungal
- parasitic
- Toxic
- 4-ipomeanol and other plant toxins
- Hypersensitivity
- infectious
Bronchitis and Bronchiolitis
Functional Consequences
- Increases airway resistance
- airway obstruction
- airway wall thickening, accumulation of exudate
- hypoxemia
- ventilation/perfusion abnormalities
- airway obstruction
- Decrease mucociliary clearance
- predispose to secondary bacterial infection
Bronchitis and Bronchiolitis
Sequelae
- Resolution and epithelial repair
- Extension to alveoli
- Pneumonia
- Chronic localized inflammation
- Bronchi: Bronchiectasis
- Bronchioles: Bronchiolitis obliterans
- Post-obstructive atelectasis
Bronciectasis
Definition
Pathogenesis
- Definition
- Dilation of bronchi behond normal physiological limits due to destruction of the bronchial wall
- Pathogenesis
- Chronic infection
- usually bacterial
- Neutrophil-mediated tissue destruction
- destruction of glands and cartilage
- fibrosis
- Chronic infection
Bronchiectasis
Morphology: Gross
- Dilated of airway
- Saccular or cylindrical
- Thick wall
- Luminal exudate
- Grey, green or tan thick mucoid or caseous
Bronchiectasis
Functional Significance
- Increase airway resistance
- Due to turbulence and luminal obstruction
- Poor mucociliary clearance
- Aspiration of infective material to alveoli
Bronchiectasis
Sequelae
- Bronchiectasis is irreversible
- Progression of inflammation
- Continued bronchial damage
- Pneumonia
Bronchiolitis Obliterans
Definition
- Obstruction of the bronchiolar lumen by fibrous connective tissue
Atelectasis
Definition
- Collapse of the lung
*Normal lunch should be pink because it’s got a lot of air in it
Atelectasis
Classification
- Neonatal
- inadequate surfactant
- Acquired
- compressive
- obstructive
Atelectasis
Compressive
- Fluid, air, mass compresses lung or results in loss of negative pleural pressure
- Animals with well developed secondary lobules
Atelectasis
Pathophysiologic significance
- Segment of lung is underventilated
- Hypoxemia
- if widespread
Atelectasis
Sequelae
- Resolution of cause: Reinflation
- Alveolar edema
- Seondary bacterial pneumonia
- Fibrosis and irreversible collapse
Pulmonary Emphysema
Definition
Enlarged gas-filled space in lung
- Classification:
- Alveolar emphysema
- Interstitial emphysema
Collateral ventilation
equilization of pressure across lungs due to interalveolar pores (little defect in alveolar walls)
*animals with well developed secondary lobules are isolated
Alveolar Emphysema
Pathophysiologic Significance
- Decrease alveolar and capillary surface area
- Loss of radial support for airways: early closure
- Decrease elastic properties; increase compliance and residual lung capacity
- Loss of capillary area
- pulmonary hypertension and cor pulmonale
- leads to inc load on R. side of heart
- pulmonary hypertension and cor pulmonale
*Alveolar emphysema is irreversible
Interstitial Emphysema
Definition
- Excess gas in the pulmonary interstitial
- occurs in species with extensive interlobular septa
Interstitial Emphysema
Pathogenesis
- Forced expiration against obstructed airways
- Gas dissects into interstitial tissue
- Interlobular septa
- Perivascular areas
- Subpleural tissues
*Cattle with thoracic skin emphysema
Interstitial Emphysema
Pathophysiologic significance
Compression of lobules decreases ventilation
-restrictive lung disease
Interstitial Emphysema
Sequelae
- Resolution
- Progression
- mediastinum and subcutis
- Secondary infection of pockets
- Fibrosis and parenchymal loss
Pulmonary edema
Causes
-
Inc hydrostatic pressure
- associated with cardiac dz
- Inc vascular permeability
- Hypoalbuminemia
- Obstruction of lymphatics
- Inc Na
The most common cause of bronchiectasis is?
- A. Viral infection
- B. Chronic dust inhalation
- C. Chronic bacterial infection
- C. Chronic bacterial infection => neutraphils