Respiratory Pathology - 1 Flashcards
What 2 things does the normal fetal lung development require?
- Space in the thoracic cavity
2. Ability of fetus to inhale amniotic fluid with chest wall movements
What 2 things does the normal fetal lung development require?
- Space in the thoracic cavity
2. Ability of fetus to inhale amniotic fluid with chest wall movements
What is the respiratory tract histology features?
- Ciliated respiratory epithelium
- Smooth muscle
- Submucosal glands
- Cartilage
What is the predominant histo in the respiratory system?
Lung parenchyma - bronchiole, alveoli, pneumocytes
What do Type 1 pneumocytes do?
Gas exchange
What do Type 2 pneumocytes do?
Produce surfactant and replace Type 1 pneumocytes
What do Alveolar pores (of kohn) do?
Allow aeration but also bacteria, cells, fluid to travel between alveoli
Pulmonary Hypoplasia can be caused by decreased space in the thoracic cavity. What is an example of when that occurs?
Diaphragmatic hernia
Pulmonary Hypoplasia can be caused by an impaired ability of the fetus to inhale. What are 3 examples of when that can occur?
- Oligohydramnios (decreased fluid/renal agenesis)
- Airway malformation (tracheal stenosis)
- Chest wall motion disorders (arthrogryposis)
What is the outlook for pulmonary hypoplasia?
High mortality especially if the lung weight is < 40%
What are Foregut Cysts?
Detached outpouchings of foregut - can be respiratory, esophageal or gastroenteric
Where are foregut cysts commonly seen?
Along hilum and mediastinum
Is the histology of foregut cysts the same as the tissue that surrounds it?
Yes
What are possible complications of foregut cysts?
Rupture, airway compression, infection
Treatment for Foregut cysts?
Excision is curative
CPAM
Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation
What is CPAM?
Arrested development of pulmonary tissue with the formation of intrapulmonary cysts
What is CPAM?
Arrested development of pulmonary tissue with the formation of intrapulmonary cystic masses
What does CPAM depend on?
Stage of arrest
- stage 0 = trachebronchial
- stage 1 = bronchial
- stage 2 = bronchiolar
- stage 3 = alveolar duct
- stage 4 = distal acinar
CPAM communicates with?
Tracheobronchial tree and pulmonary vasculature