Thorax Clinical Supplement Flashcards
What is pectus excavatum
depression of the sternum, associated with exercise intolerance, dyspnea, chest pain
What is pectus carinatum
pigeon chest, anterior protrusion of the sternum
dyspnea, frequent respiratory tract infections, scoliosis
What is sternal angle (angle of Louis)
union of the manubrium and body of the sternum, associated with sternal end of the 2nd rib
projects posteriorly to TV4
What structures are approximated at the sternal angle
superior border of the middle mediastinum, arch of aorta, bifurcation of trachea
What kind of tissue can the sternum be used for
red bone marrow sample
What happens if the sternum is biopsied
result in sternal fracture
pneumomediastinum
pneumothorax
cardiac tamponade
What are three types of causes of thoracic outlet syndrome
bony issues: cervical rib or hypo plastic first rib
soft tissue changes: hypertrophic/spastic muscles
others: trauma and tumors
What are signs and symptoms of thoracic outlet syndrome
compression of C8-T1 roots of brachial plexus: upper limb sensation and motor
vascular compression of subclavian: cold fingers, color changes in hands, claudication, pain
What are 5 consequences of rib fractures
flail chest pneumo or hemothorax spleen injury or liver injury lacerations of the aorta/great vessels diaphragmatic hernia if diaphragm is pierced
fracture of which ribs may rupture spleen
9-12
Which ribs if fractured may rupture aorta
ribs 1+2
What is the dermatome of the male nipple
T4
What is the dermatome of the xiphoid process
T6
How does herpes zoster present
rash that follow dermatomal patterns
At which levels do we tend to find 66% of all herpes zoster eruptions
T5-T10
What is intercostal nerve block
injection of anesthesia into the intercostal space
Between which layers should the anesthesia for an intercostal nerve block be placed
internal intercostals
innermost intercostals
Which nerves are most at risk of iatrogenic injury in an intercostal nerve block and why
intercostal nerve and collateral branch
neurovascular bundle protects vein and artery while leaving nerve most exposed
In which direction does lymphatic drainage of organs in the body cavities generally follow
which three are exceptions
backwards to lymph nodes around main arterial branches
lungs, parts of liver, oral cavity and tongue
Three mechanisms of cancer cell metastasis
local spread and invasion (seeding of pleura and peritoneum) lymphatic channels blood vessels (vein, arteries, then capillary beds)
Lymph drainage of breast
majority to axillary
medial to parasternal
inferior to inferior phrenic (route to liver metastasis)
Where do 60% of malignant breast tumors arise from
superior lateral quadrant
How can breast cancer metastasize to liver
inferior phrenic nodes
Signs and symptoms of breast cancer
peau de orange-edema breast mass axillary lump skin dimpling impaired lymphatic drainage nipple inversion metastasis
Where does lymph from the skin of the breast drain to
axillary, parasternal
inferior deep cervical
infraclavicular
Metastasis from the breast via what venous channels
azygos
intercostals
What does the pleural space do
maintain a vacuum for breathing, if disrupted cannot function properly
What is pleural effusion
accumulation of fluid in pleural cavity
What is pneumothorax
accumulation of air in the pleural cavity
What is spontaneous pneumothorax
rupture of visceral pleura, air from lung enters pleural cavity
What are predisposes to spontaneous pneumothorax
Marfan or EDS, tall thin stature, young, smoker
What is the signs and symptoms of spontaneous pneumothorax
acute onset, chest and shoulder pain that is worse with inspire, SOB, decreased breath sounds
What is tension pneumothorax
rupture of visceral pleura, lung tissue forms a 1 way valve so with each breath, more air is drawn into pleural cavity
What are signs and symptoms of tension pneumothorax
sudden onset of chest pain, dyspnea, reduced breath sounds, hypotension, hypoxia, JV distention, tachycardia
What is treatment for tension pneumothorax
immediate decompression via thoracotomy at 2nd intercostal space, midclavicular, then chest tube
What is hydropneumothorax
air and fluid in the pleural space
What is hemopneumothorax
blood and air in the pleural space
What is chylothorax
lymphatic fluid in pleural space
What is pyopneumothorax
pus and air in pleural space
What is empyema
pus in pleural cavity from an infection or abscess