Pathology Flashcards
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What is Emphysema?
Emphysema is characterized by permanent enlargement of the air spaces distal to the terminal bronchioles, accompanied by destruction of their walls without significant fibrosis
What are the types of Emphysema?
Centriacinar
Irregular
Panacinar
Distal acinar
“Not COPD but CIPD”
In Centriacinar emphysema which parts of the acini is damaged?
Central and Proximal Acini
True or False? Centriacinar emphysema are normally found in the Lower lobes of the lungs while Panacinar (Panalobular) are found in the Upper lobes of the lungs.
FALSE!! Centriacinar is found in Upper lobes while Panacinar is found in theLower lobes.
What type of Emyphesema is associated with a α1-anti-trypsin deficiency?
Panacinar Emphysema
Fill in the blank. “ In Distal (paraseptal)Acinar emphysema , the ______ part of acini is damaged.
Distal
- it’s literally in the name…
Which inflammatory mediators are released in Emphysema?
Leukotriene B4, IL-8, TNF
Which inflammatory cells are released in Emphysema?
Neutrophils, macrophages, and CD4+ and CD8+ T cells
What is the function of α1-anti-trypsin in the body?
α1-anti-trypsin is a major inhibitor of proteases (particularly elastase) secreted by neutrophils during inflammation.
Where is α1-anti-trypsin produced in the body?
In the liver
Where is α1-anti-trypsin found in the body?
Serum
Tissue fluids
Macrophages
The term ‘blue bloater’ is associated with which disease?
Chronic bronchitis
The term ‘pink puffer’ is associated with which disease?
Emphysema
Why are these patients called pink puffers?
Because of prominent dyspnea and adequate oxygenation of haemoglobin.
What is Compensatory emphysema ?
The dilation of residual alveoli in response to loss of lung substance else- where, such as occurs after surgical removal of a diseased lung or lobe.
Fill in the blanks. “__________ refers to any form of emphysema that produces large subpleural blebs or bullae.
Bullous emphysema
What type of emphysema can be developed in children with Whooping cough?
Mediastinal (interstitial) emphysema
What is Mediastinal (interstitial) emphysema?
This is caused by entry of air into the interstitium of the lung, from where it may track to the mediastinum and sometimes the subcutaneous tissue
What is a common cause of Obstructive overinflation ?
Subtotal obstruction of an airway by a tumor or foreign object.
What are factors for the development of emphysema (Pathogenesis)
Inflammatory cells and mediators
Protease–anti-protease imbalance
Oxidative stress
Airway infection
What are the macroscopic features of Panacinar emphysema
Pale, voluminous lungs
Hypercrepitant
Diffused dilated spaces
Which type of Emphysema is associated with Anthrocosis ( Black pigment- black discoloration of bronchial mucosa)
Centriacinar
True or False? In patients with Emphysema , there is an increased lung compliance and decreased lung elastance?
TRUE!!!
How is a deficiency of α1-anti-trypsin connected to emphysema?
α1-anti-trypsin is a INHIBITOR of elastase, During Emphysema a lot of elastase is released from the Neutrophils. This elastase released destroys & degrades elastin fibers in the lung tissue, leading to the destruction of alveolar walls, enlarges airways and reduces surface area.
In lungs, ( decreased 1-antitrypsin ->
uninhibited elastase in alveoli -> decreased elastic tissue ->panacinar emphysema