Pathoma - Pleura

Question 1

Boundaries of the pleural space

Answer 1

Parietal and visceral pleura

Question 2

Cells that line the parietal and visceral pleura

Answer 2

Mesothelial cells

Question 3

Mesothelial cells produce _____

Answer 3

lubricating fluid

Question 4

Pneumothorax

Answer 4

Accumulation of air in the pleural space

Question 5

Spontaneous pneumpthroax and who do we see it in

Answer 5

Rupture of emphysematous bleb, seen in young adults

Question 6

Spontaneous pneumothorax results in _______

Answer 6

Collapse of portion of the lung and trachea shifts to the side of the collapse

Question 7

What causes a tension pneumothorax

Answer 7

Penetrating chest wall injury

Question 8

What is the difference in CXR between a spontaneous Pneumothorax vs a tension pneumothorax?

Answer 8

Spon - Trachea shifts towards the injury

Tension - Shifts away from the wound

Question 9

Mesothelioma

Answer 9

Malignant neoplasm of mesothelial cells highly associated with asbestos

Question 10

Presentation of mesothelioma

Answer 10

1. Recurrent pleural effusions
2. Dyspnea
3. Chest Pain
4. Tumor encases the lung