Pathoma: Pleura

Question 1

Spontaneous pneumothorax is often due to ____________.

Answer 1

rupture of an emphysematous bleb

Question 2

Tension pneumothorax often result from ___________.

Answer 2

penetrating chest wounds

Question 3

How do pneumothoraces affect the position of the trachea?

Answer 3

Large pneumothoraces push the trache in the opposite direction, while small pneumothoraces pull it towards.

Question 4

Mesothelioma often present with ___________.

Answer 4

recurrent pleural effusions, because mesothelial cells normally produce serosal fluid