Pulm

Question 1

Pt with lung abscess positive for peptostreptococcus and fusobacterium. Whats the predisposing factor.

Answer 1

seizure disorder. lung abscesses are usually due to oropharyngeal aspiration, complication of bacterial pneumonia, or infectious endocarditis spread

Question 2

Pt that expectorates copious amounds to pale tan colored fluid. Histology shows columnar mucin secreting cells that line alveolar spaces without invading stroma or vessels. Dx?

Answer 2

Malignant neoplasm. Adenocarcinoma