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Atelectasis(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 480

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Loss of lung volume cause by inadequate expansion of airspaces, resulting in shunting of inadequately oxygenated blood from pulmonary arteries into veins.

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Resorption atelectasis(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 480

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Atelectasis which occurs when an obstruction prevents air from reaching distal airways.

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Compression atelectasis (aka passive or relaxation atelectasis)(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 481

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Atelectasis usually associated with accumulation of fluid, blood, or air within the pleural cavity, which mechanically collapse the adjacent lung.

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Contraction or cicatricial atelectasis(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 481

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Atelectasis which occurs when either local or generalized fibrotic changes in the lung or pleura hamper expansion and increase elastic recoil during expiration.

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Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 482

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Lungs are dark red, firm, airless and heavy. There is capillary congestion, necrosis of alveolar epithelial cells, interstitial and intra-alveolar edema and hemorrhage and neutrophils in capillaries. Hyaline membrane is also characteristic, lining the alveolar ducts. SEE SLIDE 13.1

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Obstructive pulmonary disease(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 483

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Diffuse pulmonary disease characterized by limitation of airflow, usually resulting from an increase in resistance caused by partial or complete obstruction atvany level.

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Restrictive lung disease(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 483

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Diffuse pulmonary disease characterized by reduced expansion of lung parenchyma accompanied by decreased total lung capacity.

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FEV1 - decreasedFVC - normal / increasedFEV1:FVC ratio - decreased. SEE SLIDE 13.2. (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 483

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Lung volumes in obstructive lung disease:FEV1FVCFEV1:FVC ratio

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FEV1 - normal/decreasedFVC - decreasedFEV1:FVC ratio - near normal. SEE SLIDE 13.2. (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 483

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Lung volumes in restrictive lung diseaseFEV1FVCFEV1:FVC ratio

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Emphysema(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 485

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Characterized by abnormal permanent enlargement of the airspaces distal to the terminal bronchioles accompanied by destruction of their walls without obvious fibrosis. There is thinning of the alveolar walls and loss of elastic tissue. SEE SLIDE 13.3.

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Centriacinar (centrilobular) Emphysema. SEE SLIDE 13.4. (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 485

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Type of emphysema involving the central or proximal parts of the acini, formed by respiratory bronchioles, while distal parts are spared. Lungs deep pink and less voluminous, affecting the upper 2/3 of the lungs. Occurs in smokers.

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Panacinar (panlobular) emphysema. SEE SLIDE 13.4. (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 485

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Type of emphysema wherein the acini are uniformly enlarged from the level of the respiratory bronchiole to the terminal alveoli. Occurs more commonly in the lower lung zones. Occurs in a-antitrypsin deficiency.

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Distal acinar (paraseptal) emphysema. SEE SLIDE 13.4. (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 486

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Type of emphysema wherein only the distal part is primarily involved. Lesion is adjacent to the pleura along the lobular connective tissue septa and at the lobe margins. More severe at the upper half of the lungs, forming bullae.

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COPD predominantly emphysema(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 489

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Barrel-chested, dyspneic, prolonged expiration, sits forward in a hunched-over position, adequate oxygenation of oxygen. “Pink puffers”.

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COPD predominantly chronic bronchitis(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 489

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History of recurrent infections with purulent sputum, less prominent dyspnea and respiratory drive, becomes hypoxic and are pften cyanotic and obese. “Blue bloaters”.

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Chronic bronchitis(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 489

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Defined as persistent productive cough for at least 3 consecutive months in at least 2 consecutive years.

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Chronic bronchitis(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 489

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Mucosal lining of the larger airways is usually hyperemic and swollen with edema fluid, often covered by a layer of mucinous or mucopurulent secretions. Trachea and bronchi have enlarged mucus-secreting glands.

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Chronic bronchiolitis (small airway disease)(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 489

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Characterized by goblet cell metaplasia, mucus plugging, inflammation and fibrosis, and sometimes complete obliteration of the lumen due to fibrosis.

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Cigarette smoking(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 489

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Most important underlying risk factor for chronic bronchitis.

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Asthma(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 489

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Triad of 1.intermittent and reversible airway obstruction2.chronic bronchial inflammation with eosinophils3.bronchial smooth muscle cell hypertrophy and hyperreactivity SEE SLIDE 13.7

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Charcot-Leyden crystals. SEE SLIDE 13.5. (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 492

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Collections of crystalloids made up of eosinophil proteins.

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Curschmann spirals. SEE SLIDE 13.5. (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 492

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Whorls of shed epithelium found in mucus plugs.

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Asthma(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th Ed. p. 470

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Thick, tenacious mucus plugs with Curshmann spirals and Charcot-Leyden crystals are found histologically in this disease. SEE SLIDE 13.5.

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Bronchiectasis(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th Ed. p. 471

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Permanent dilation of bronchi and bronchioles caused by destruction of the muscle and elastic supporting tissue, resulting from chronic necrotizing infections. There is intense acute and chronic inflammatory exudate within the walls, with mixed flora often cultured. There is also peribronchiolar fibrosis in chronic cases. SEE SLIDE 13.6.

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Kartagener syndrome(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 493

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An autosomal recessive disorder frequently associated with bronchiectasis and sterility in males.

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Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 495

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Refers to a pulmonary disorder of unknown etiology characterizedby patchy interstitial fibrosis, honeycomb lung, and fibroblastic foci (usual interstitial pneumonia pattern). Grossly, pleural surfaces of the lung have the appearance of cobblestones because of retraction scars along the interlobular septa. SEE SLIDE 13.8.

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Saddle embolus(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 505

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A thrombus that lodges astride a pulmonary artery bifurcation, which causes pulmonary hypertension, which can lead to hypoxia and cor pulmonale.

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None, asymptomatic 60-80% of the time.(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 506

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Most common symptom of pulmonary embolism.

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Pulmonary hypertension(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 506

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Mean pulmonary pressures reach one-fourth or more of systemic pressures.

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Primary pulmonary hypertension(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 506

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Encountered in young persons, more commonly in women, marked by fatigue, syncope, dyspnea on exertion, and sometimes chest pain. Cause of increased pulmonary pressures is unknown.

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Secondary pulmonary hypertension(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 507

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Clinical features of this disease reflect the underlying disease, with accentuation of respiratory insufficiency and right-sided heart strain.

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Bronchopneumonia(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 509

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Pneumonia with a patchy distribution of inflammation involving more than one lobe.

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Congestion, red hepatization, gray hepatization, resolution(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 510

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Four stages of pneumococcal pneumonia.

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Atypical pneumonia. SEE SLIDE 13.11. (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 513

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Inflammatory reaction is largely confined within the walls of the alveoli. Septa widened and edematous, with mononuclear infiltrates of lymphocytes, histiocytes and plasma cells. Alveolar spaces are free of cellular exudate.

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Lung abscess(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 515

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A localized area of suppurative necrosis within the pulmonary parenchyma, resulting in the formation of one or more large cavities.

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Right side since it’s shorter and more vertical. Specifically, in the posterior segment of the right upper lobe. (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th Ed. p. 492

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Pulmonary abscess resulting from aspiration of infective material are much more common on the left or right side?

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Primary tuberculosis(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 518

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Form of tuberculosis that develops in a previously unexposed, unsensitized person.

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Ghon focus(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 518

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Implantation of the inhaled M. tuberculosis bacilli in the distal airspaces of the lungs, causes the formation of this 1 - 1.5 cm area of gray-white inflammatory consolidation. SEE SLIDE 13.22.

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Ghon complex(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 518

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Ghon focus + nodal involvement = ________

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Ranke complex(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 518

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Radiographically detectable calcified Ghon complex.

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Secondary or reactivation TB(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 520

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Pattern of disease that arises in previously sensitized host to M. tuberculosis.

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Miliary TB(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 520

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Occurs when TB bacilli drain through the lymphatics into lymphatic ducts, which eventually empty into the right side of the heart and into pulmonary circulation. Individual lesions are small, visible foci of yellow-white consolidation scattered through the parenchyma.

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TB Lymphadenitis(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 521

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The most frequent form of extrapulmonary TB.

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Scrofula(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 521

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TB lymphadenitis of the cervical LN.

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Histoplasma capsulatum(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 523

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Round to oval small yeast forms measuring 2-5 um in diameter. SEE SLIDE 13.9.

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Coccidiodomycosis immitis. SEE SLIDE 13.10. (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 523

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Thick walled non-budding spherules 20-60 um diameter, often filled with small endospores.

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Blastomycosis dermatitidis. SEE SLIDE 13.10. (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 523

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Round to oval and larger fungi, which reproduce by broad-based budding.

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Cytomegalovirus (CMV)(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 524

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Cells infected by this virus exhibit gigantism of the cell and nucleus. An enlarged intranuclear inclusion surrounded by a clear halo “owl’s eye” is seen. It is the most common opportunistic viral pathogen in AIDS.

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Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th Ed. p. 502

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Opportunistic infection of the lungs having a characteristic intra-alveolar foamy, pink-staining exudate “cotton candy exudate”, with thickened septa and mononuclear infiltrate. When silver stain is used, tissue reveals round to cup-shaped cysts. SEE SLIDE 13.12.

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Candida albicans(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 526

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Most frequent disease-causing fungus.

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Cryptococcus neoformans(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 527

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The fungus is a 5-10 um yeast, has a thick, gelatinous capsule and reproduces by budding. Most likely acquired through bird droppings. Visualized by India ink or Giemsa stain. SEE SLIDE 13.13.

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Small cell lung carcinomaIt is an aggressive tumor which usually have metastasized at the time of diagnosis.(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 529

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Which type of lung cancer is treated by chemotherapy only? Why?

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Non-small cell lung carcinoma(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 529

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Lung carcinoma best treated with surgery since they respond poorly to chemotherapy.

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Squamous cell carcinoma and Small-cell carcinoma(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 530

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Types of lung cancer with strongest association with tobacco exposure.

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Adenocarcinoma. SEE SLIDE 13.14. (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 531

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Lung cancer which are peripherally located, most common type of lung cancer in women and nonsmokers. Grows slowly and metastasize early. Assumes a variety of forms, incliding acinar, papillary and solid types.

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Large-cell carcinoma(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 531

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Lung carcinoma which typically have large, prominent nucleoli, and a moderate amount of cytoplasm, with minimal glandular or squamous differentiation.

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Small cell lung carcinoma(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 532

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Lung carcinoma which appear as pale gray, centrally located masses. Nests and cords of polygonal cells with scant cytoplasm, granular chromatin and inconspicuous nuclei. FNAB shows nuclear molding of adjacent cells. Associated with several paraneoplastic syndromes. SEE SLIDE 13.15.

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Oat cell carcinoma(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 532

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Other name for small cell lung carcinoma.

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Cushing syndromeSIADH Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 532

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Paraneoplastic syndromes associated with oat cell carcinoma.

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Squamous cell carcinoma. SEE SLIDE 13.14. (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 532

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Hypercalcemia due to excessive production of PTH related protein is usually seen in patients with this type of lung carcinoma.

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Bronchial carcinoids(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 534

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Form of lung cancer that is thought to arise from neuroendocrine cells, called Kulchitsky cells, that line the bronchial mucosa and resemble intestinal carcinoids. Nests of small, rounded, uniform cells with “salt and pepper” chromatin. SEE SLIDE 13.16.

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Pleural effusion(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 535

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Presence of fluid in the pleural space.

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Pneumothorax(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 535

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Air or other gas in the pleural sac.

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Hemothorax(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 535

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A collection of whole blood in the pleural cavity.

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Chylothorax(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 535

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A pleural collection of a milky lymphatic fluid containing microglobules of lipid.

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Malignant mesothelioma(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 536

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A rare cancer seen in patients who work in shipyards, miners and insulators. Presents as lung ensheathed by a yellow-white, firm or gelatinous layer of tumor the obliterates the pleural space. Lesion is preceeded by extensive pleural fibrosis and plaque formation. May be epithelial, sarcomatoid or biphasic in morphology.

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Nasopharyngeal carcinoma(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 537

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Rare neoplasm with strong links to EBV and high frequency among the Chinese population. Characterized by large epithelial cells having indistinct borders (syncitial growth) and prominent eosinophilic nucleoli. SEE SLIDE 13.17.

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Vocal cord nodules(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 537

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Smoothe, hemispherical protrusions located on the true vocal cords, composed of fibrous tissue and covered by stratified squamous mucosa.

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Laryngeal papilloma(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 537

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A benign neoplasm usually on the true vocal cords that forms a soft, raspberry-like excresence rarely more then 1 cm in diameter. Consists of multiple, slender, finger-like projections.

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Diffuse alveolar damage(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Pathologic Basis of Disease, 9th Ed. p. 672

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Histologic manifestation of acute respiratory distress syndrome and acute lung injury.

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ARDS. Hyaline membranes lining the alveolar walls. SEE SLIDE 13.1. (TOPNOTCH)

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A 70 y/o male presented to the ER with a 10 day history of fever followed by rapidly progressive dyspnea for 3 days prior to admission. Physical examination revealed tachypnea, central cyanosis, and extensive fine inspiratory crackles of the chest. Severe hypoxemia was noted on ABG. Chest radiograph revealed bilateral diffuse alveolar infiltrates with normal cardiac size. An extensive ground glassing was also. Diagnosis? Characteristic histologic picture expected for this condition?

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Damage to endothelial and alveolar epithelial cells. (TOPNOTCH) Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th ed., p. 674

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The key initiating events and the basis of lung damage in ARDS

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Emphysema (TOPNOTCH) Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th ed., p. 677

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Disease characterized by abnormally large alveoli separated by thin septa with only focal centriacinar fibrosis. SEE SLIDE 13.3

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Chronic bronchitis(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th Ed. p. 679

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Mild chronic inflammation of the airways (predominantly lymphocytes) and enlargement of mucus-secreting glands of the trachea and bronchi are seen in:

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Bronchiectasis(TOPNOTCH)

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A 55 y/o female presented with chronic cough, productive of thick, tenacious sputum, recurrent episodes of fever associated with pleuritic chest pain. Crackles were noted on auscultation. Chest radiograph showed presence of “tram tracks”. The most likely diagnosis:

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Bronchiectasis (TOPNOTCH) Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th ed., p. 683

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Dilation of bronchi and bronchioles, with acute and chronic inflammatory exudation, desquamation of the lining epithelium and extensive areas of ulceration, are characteristics of what disease?

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Hypersecretion of mucus in the large airways. (TOPNOTCH) Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th ed., p. 678

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Earliest feature of chronic bronchitis

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Asthma(TOPNOTCH) Robbins Pathologic Basis of Disease, 9th ed., p. 682

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Subbasement membrane fibrosis, hyperplasia of bronchial wall muscle, hypertrophy of bronchial glands, and inflammatory infiltrate in the bronchial wall. SEE SLIDE 13.7. These are morphologic findings in:

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Exagerrated TH2 (Type 2 helper T cell) response. IL-4, IL-5, and IL-13 are important cytokines. (TOPNOTCH) Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th ed., p. 470

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Fundamental abnormality in atopic asthma

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Eosinophils (TOPNOTCH) Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th ed., p. 683

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Key inflammatory cells found in asthma

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Haemophilus influenzae. (TOPNOTCH) Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th ed., p. 703

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Most common bacterial cause of acute exacerbation of COPD

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Haemophilus influenzae (TOPNOTCH)

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A 3 y/o child was brought to ER due to sudden onset of high fever, labored breathing, and drooling. The most likely cause of this condition is:

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Streptococcus penumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis (TOPNOTCH) Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th ed., p. 703

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3 most common causes of otitis media in children

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Klebsiella pneumoniae (TOPNOTCH) Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th ed., p. 703

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Most freqent cause of gram negative bacterial pneumonia.

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Klebsiella pneumoniae (TOPNOTCH)

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A 45 y/o alcoholic male presented with fever, tachypnea, and cough with thick, mucoid, blood-tinged sputum. Chest radiograph showed right middle lobe opacification and bulging fissure sign. The most likely cause of pneumonia in this case is:

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Staphylococcus aureus (TOPNOTCH) Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th ed., p. 703

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An important cause of secondary bacterial pneumonia in children and adults following a viral respiratory illness (measles, influenza)

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Staphylococcus aureus (TOPNOTCH) Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th ed., p. 703

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Cause of pneumonia associated with high incidence of lung abscess and empyema

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Streptococcus pneumoniae. (TOPNOTCH) Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th ed., p. 707

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Most common cause of community acquired pneumonia

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Lobar (TOPNOTCH) Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th ed., p. 707

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Distribution of pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, lobar or patchy consolidation?

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Interstitial inflammatory reaction of the walls of alveoli (TOPNOTCH) Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th ed., p. 707

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Predominant histologic pattern in viral pneumonia

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Pneumonia caused by Legionella pneumophila. (TOPNOTCH) Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th ed., p. 708

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Cause of pneumonia seen particularly in organ transplant recipients.

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Pneumonia caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa (TOPNOTCH) Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th ed., p. 708

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Common cause of pneumonia in persons with cystic fibrosis, burn victims and in patients with neutropenia

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Aspiration of infective material (TOPNOTCH) Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th ed., p. 708

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Most frequent cause/mechanism of lung abscess

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Suppurative destruction of lung parenchyma within the central area of cavitation (TOPNOTCH) Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th ed., p. 709

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Cardinal histologic change in lung abscess

95
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Bronchiolitis obliterans (TOPNOTCH) Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th ed., p. 712

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Major morphologic correlate of chronic rejection

96
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Centriacinar (centrilobular) Emphysema(TOPNOTCH)

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Type of emphysema in smoking

97
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Adenocarcinoma (TOPNOTCH) Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th ed., p. 715

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Most common histologic pattern of bronchogenic carcinoma

98
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Central/hilar region (TOPNOTCH) Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th ed., p. 715

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Most common site of lung squamous cell carcinoma

99
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Squamous cell carcinoma (TOPNOTCH) Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th ed., p. 716

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Most common type of lung cancer in men

100
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Squamous cell carcinoma (TOPNOTCH) Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th ed., p. 716

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Histologic characteristics of this type of lung carcinoma is keratinization and/or intercellular bridges. SEE SLIDE 13.14.

101
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Cardiogenic shock (TOPNOTCH)

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Pulmonary embolism could lead to this type of shock

102
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Increased hydrostatic pressure(TOPNOTCH) Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th ed., p. 671

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Mechanism of pulmonary edema in left sided CHF.

103
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Pulmonary hypertension(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th Ed. p. 700

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Associated with medial hypertrophy of the pulmonary muscular and elastic arteries, pulmonary arterial atherosclerosis, and right ventricular hypertrophy. SEE SLIDE 13.18.

104
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Goodpasture syndrome(TOPNOTCH) Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th ed., p. 485

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An autoimmune disease characterized by rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis and necrotizing hemorrhagic interstitial pneumonitis. Lung histopathology can reveal diffuse alveolar hemorrhage and hemosiderin deposition.

105
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Lung abscess(TOPNOTCH) Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th ed., p. 709

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Presents with cough, fever, and copious foul-smelling sputum, usually with antecedent primary lung infection. Cardinal histologic change in this condition is suppurative destruction of lung parenchyma within the central area of cavitaion.

106
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Histoplasmosis(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 9h Ed. p. 709

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Pneumonia acquired by inhalation of dust particles from soil contaminated with bird or bat droopings that contain micronidia. Symptoms resemble those of tuberculosis.

107
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Lung(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 9h Ed. p. 721

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The most common site of metastatic neoplasm

108
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Blockage of blood flow through the lungs.(TOPNOTCH) Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th ed., p. 698

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Sudden death in pulmonary embolism is caused by:

109
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neutrophil (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 482

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Inflammatory cell implicated in the pathogenesis of ARDS (A) type II pneumocyte (B) neutrophil (C) fibroblast (D) eosinophil

110
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Centriacinar (centrilobular) Emphysema(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 485

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Of the types of emphysema that cause clinically significant airway obstruction, which one is the commonest? (A) centriacinar (B) panacinar (C) distal acinar (D) irregular

111
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Submucosal gland layer to the mucosal wall (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 489

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In chronic bronchitis, a Reid index of more than 0.4 is diagnostic. The Reid index is the ratio of the thickness of the (A) metaplastic mucosa to the submucosal gland layer (B) submucosal gland layer to the bronchial wall (C) metaplastic mucos to the bronchial wall (D) cartilage to the submucosal gland layer

112
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Bronchiectasis(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 493

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Gross examination of lungs that show airways that can be followed almost to the pleural surfaces is characteristic of (A) emphysema (B) bronchiectasis (C) pulmonary sequestration (D) chronic bronchitis

113
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the temporal heterogeneity of the fibrosing lesions (B is nonspecific and may occur in any; C may be seen in cryptogenic organizing pneumonia; D is wrong because by definition, “idiopathic” must not be associated with other conditions) (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. Pp. 495-496

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Usual interstitial pneumonia, or idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, is differentiated from other fibrosing interstitial diseases by (A) the temporal heterogeneity of the fibrosing lesions (B) presence of a lymphocytic infiltrate (C) exuberant fibroblastic proliferation (D) association with a connective tissue disease such as SLE

114
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alveolar macrophage (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 497

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Which cell is the key element in the initiation and perpetuation of lung injury and fibrosis in pneumoconioses? (A) alveolar macrophage (B) neutrophil (C) respiratory epithelium basal cell (D) type II pneumocyte

115
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silicosis (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 499

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Which pneomoconiosis is associated with an increased susceptibility to tuberculosis? (A) anthracosis (B) silicosis (C) asbestosis (D) sarcoidosis

116
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bronchogenic carcinoma (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 500, 530

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Concomitant cigarette smoking in patients who have been exposed to asbestos greatly increases the risk of (A) bronchogenic carcinoma (B) mesothelioma (C) carcinoid tumor (D) hamartoma

117
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Sarcoidosis (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. P. 501

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Which of the following is more prevalent in nonsmokers than smokers? (A) sarcoidosis (B) centriacinar emphysema (C) desquamative interstitial pneumonia (D) respiratory bronchiolitis

118
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Noncaseating epithelioid granuloma. Schaumann bodies and asteroid bodies may also be seen but not necessary for diagnosis. SEE SLIDES 13.19 and 13.20. (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th Ed. P479

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What is the histopathologic sine qua non of sarcoidosis? (A) noncaseating epithelioid granuloma (B) Schaumann bodies (C) asteroid bodies (D) caseation necrosis

119
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Medial hypertrophy and reduplication of elastic membranes in small arteries. SEE SLIDE 13.18. (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. P 507

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A 33 year old woman with mitral stenosis from rheumatic heart disease develops hepatomegaly and bipedal edema. She eventually dies of heart failure. An autopsy is done. Which of the following lung findings supports pulmonary hypertension? (A) coagulative necrosis of alveoli with intraparenchymal hemorrhage (B) medial hypertrophy and reduplication of elastic membranes in small arteries (C) medium arteries with chronic inflammatory infiltrate and fibrinoid necrosis (D) vessels of varying caliber with endothelial proliferation

120
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collagen IV (Goodpasture syndrome) (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. Pp 507-508

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A 40 year old lady develops progressive dyspnea and hemoptysis of 1 week. On further history, she reports tea-colored urine. Her condition worsens, and she dies. At autopsy, her lung alveoli have thickened fibrous septa, and the lumens diffusely filled with hemosiderin-laden macrophages. Immunofluorescence showed a linear pattern of immunoglobulin deposition along the alveolar septa. Kidney samples also showed the same pattern. Her dismal clinical picture is a consequence of antibodies against (A) fibrillin (B) elastin (C) collagen III (D) collagen IV

121
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Macrophages that remove the encapsulated organims are significantly reduced due to a nonfunctioning spleen (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. Pp 428, 509

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Patients with sickle cell disease have an increased risk of streptococcal pneumonia because (A) macrophages that remove the encapsulated organims are significantly reduced due to a nonfunctioning spleen (B) there is immunologic anergy to the streptococcal capsule which has structural similarity to hemoglobin S (C) the inherent resistance to malaria in sickle cell patients primes the cytotoxic T cells for protozoan, but not bacterial, infections (D) chronic hemolysis in sickle cell disease releases growth factors for the fastidious streptococcal bacteria

122
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55 year old HIV-positive man with CD4+ counts

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Which of the following patients with secondary tuberculosis have an increased likelihood of NEGATIVE sputum AFB smears? (A) 55 year old HIV-positive man with CD4+ counts 300 cells/mm3 (C) 43 year old HIV-negative man

123
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chemotherapy (small cell carcinoma) (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. Pp 531-534)

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A 55 year old man with a 50 pack year smoking history presents with a 5 cm right lung mass in the middle lobe. A CT-guided aspiration biopsy is performed, which shows round to polygonal cells twice the size of lymphocytes, with unappreciable cytoplasm, finely granular chromatin. Some of the cells demonstrate nuclear molding. What is the first line of treatment? (A) lobectomy (B) radiation therapy (C) chemotherapy (D) anti-Koch’s

124
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It can be considered as a less aggressive cousin to small cell carcinoma, both belonging in a spectrum of pulmonary neuroendocrine neoplasms (A- 5-15% nodal metastasis; B - arises from Kulchitsky cells; C - rarely presents with the syndrome) (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. Pp 534

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A 41 year old asymptomatic woman presents with a nodule on a routine xray. CT scan showed a 3-cm bronchial mucosal plaque penetrating the bronchial wall and fanning out into the peribrochial tissue, resembling a collar button. A bronchoscopy with core biopsy is done, which showed nests of uniform cells bearing regular round nuclei with salt-and-pepper chromatin, with little pleomorphism and mitosis. Which of the following is TRUE? (A) 70-80%% of patients with this tumor have hilar node metastasis at presentation (B) the tumor is thought to arise from the Kupffer cells that line the bronchial mucosa (C) Patients commonly present with the syndrome of diarrhea, flushing, and cyanosis (D) it can be considered as a less aggressive cousin to small cell carcinoma, both belonging in a spectrum of pulmonary neuroendocrine neoplasms

125
Q

the mass is associated with EBV infection (nasopharyngeal carcinoma) (B - the lymphocytes are not neoplastic; C - it is radiosensitive; D - 5-year survival rates 50% even for advanced cancers) (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. Pp 537

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A 28 year old man complains of epistaxis of one month duration. His otorhinolaryngologist finds an ill-defined erythematous mass in his nasopharynx, and performs a biopsy, which showed sheets and clusters of large epithelial cells having indistinct cell borders with eosinophilic nucleoli, with a background of lymphocytes. Which of the following is TRUE? (A) the mass is associated with EBV infection (B) the lymphocytes are neoplastic (C) the mass is usually resistant to radiotherapy (D) 5-year survival rates are less than 5%

126
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glottis (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. Pp 538

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In laryngeal carcinoma, which tumor location has the best prognosis? (A) supraglottis (B) glottis (C) sublottis (D) epiglottis

127
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1 to 5 (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th Ed. P. 474

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Particles that are __ to __ um in diameter are the most dangerous to the lungs as they can get lodged at the bifurcation of distal airways,

128
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Silicosis (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th Ed. P. 476

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What disease is this? Nodules in the upper zones of the lungs made up of whorled hyalinized collagen fibers. Sometimes, LNs can have thin sheets of calcification, which on imaging looks like “egg shell” calcification

129
Q

Presence of asbestos bodies (golden brown, fusiform or beaded rods with translucent center) (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th Ed. P. 477

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How does one differntiate asbestosis from usual interstitial pneumonia?

130
Q

Pleural plaques, most frequently on the anterior and posterolateral aspects of the parietal pleura (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th Ed. P. 477

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Most common manifestation of asbestos exposure

131
Q

Sarcoidosis. (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th Ed. P. 480

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What disease is this? Presents with granulomas in the lungs with hilar and paratracheal lymphadenopathy, erythema nodosum, and sometimes involves the eye, lacrimal glands, and parotid gland. SEE SLIDE 13.21.

132
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Mikulicz syndrome. Eye and lacrimal gland involvement in sarcoidosis occurs in 1/5 to 1/2 of patients. Parotid involvement seen in 10%. (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th Ed. P. 480

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Eponym for combined uveoparotid involvement in sarcoidosis

133
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Peribronchiolar accentuation (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th Ed. P. 480

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Characteristic histologic picture of hypersensitivity pneumonitis

134
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Plexiform lesions, in which endothelial proliferation forms multiple lumina within small arteries. SEE SLIDE 13.18. (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th Ed. P. 484

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Characteristic histologic picture seen in idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension, besides the usual thickening of arterial walls.

135
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Linear pattern of immunoglobulin deposition (usually IgG) (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th Ed. P. 485

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Hallmark diagnostic finding in renal biopsy specimens and alveolar septa of Goodpasture Syndrome

136
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Congestion (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th Ed. P. 488

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Congestion, red hepatization, gray hepatization or resolution: Lobe is heavy, red, and boggy. There is proteinaceous fluid, neutrophils, and many bacteria in the alveoli.

137
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Red hepatization (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th Ed. P. 488

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Congestion, red hepatization, gray hepatization or resolution: Lung lobe has a liver-like consistency. There are neutrophils, RED CELLS, and FIBRIN on the alveoli.

138
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Gray hepatization (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th Ed. P. 488

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Congestion, red hepatization, gray hepatization or resolution: Lung is dry and firm. Fibrinosuppurative exudate persists. Red cells are lysed.

139
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Pseudohyphae (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th Ed. P. 502

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Important diagnostic clue for C. albicans and represent budding yeast cells joined end to end at constrictions.

140
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Zygomycetes: nonseptate hyphae, branch at right angles. Aspergilus: septate hyphae, branch at acute angles. (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th Ed. P. 502

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Two key differences of zygomycetes (Rhizopus and Mucor) and Aspergillus

141
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Adenocarcinoma (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th Ed. P. 506

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Squamous cell CA or Adenocarcinoma: Most common type of lung cancer in women and nonsmoker

142
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Adenocarcinoma (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th Ed. P. 506

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Squamous cell CA or Adenocarcinoma: Tend to metastasize widely at an early stage

143
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Adenocarcinoma in situ (AIS, formerly called brochioalveolar carcinoma) (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th Ed. P. 509

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Key features of this lung cancer type include: Diameter of 3cm or less, grwoth along pre-existing structures in a “lepidic” pattern, preserved architecture structure

144
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Horner syndrome. Due to invasion of brachial or cervical sympathetic plexus caused by apical neoplasms (Pancoast tumors)(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th Ed. P. 509

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Syndrome of ipsilateral enophthalmos, ptosis, miosis, and anhidrosis

145
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Small cell lung carcinoma (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th Ed. P. 509

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Small cell or non-small cell lung carcinoma: Neuroendocrine and epithelial markers usually present. No mucin.

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