Pneumonia Flashcards
1
Q
Typical pneumococcal pulmonary infection
Inflammatory exudate begins within the distal airspaces
A
Lobar pneumonia
2
Q
Most common pattern
Early stages of inflammation is centered primarily in and around lobular bronchi
A
Bronchopneumonia
3
Q
Seen in viral and mycoplasma infection
A
Interstitial pneumonia
4
Q
Unlateral or bilateral hilar or mediastinal lymph node enlargement
A
Primary tuberculosis
5
Q
May lead to transbronchial spread of organisms and result in a multifocal bronchopneumonia
A
Cavitation
6
Q
Erosion of a cavitary focus into a branch of the pulmonary artery can produce an aneurysm and cause hemoptysis
A
Rasmussen aneurysm
7
Q
Where does aspergilloma come from
A
Mycetoma
Fungus ball
8
Q
Most important plain radiographix finding in emphysema
A
Hyperinflation
