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1
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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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Atelectasis(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 480

2
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Atelectasis which occurs when an obstruction prevents air from reaching distal airways.

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

3
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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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Compression atelectasis (aka passive or relaxation atelectasis)(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 481

4
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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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Contraction or cicatricial atelectasis(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 481

5
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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.

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

6
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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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Obstructive pulmonary disease(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 483

7
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Diffuse pulmonary disease characterized by reduced expansion of lung parenchyma accompanied by decreased total lung capacity.

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

8
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Lung volumes in obstructive lung disease:FEV1FVCFEV1:FVC ratio

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

9
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Lung volumes in restrictive lung diseaseFEV1FVCFEV1:FVC ratio

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

10
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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 oof the alveolar walls and loss of elastic tissue.

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

11
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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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Centriacinar (centrilobular) Emphysema(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 485

12
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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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Panacinar (panlobular) emphysema(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 485

13
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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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Distal acinar (paraseptal) emphysema(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 486

14
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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 emphysema(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 489

15
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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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COPD predominantly chronic bronchitis(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 489

16
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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

17
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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 bronchitis(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 489

18
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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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Chronic bronchiolitis (small airway disease)(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 489

19
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Most important underlying risk factor for chronic bronchitis.

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

20
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Triad of 1.intermittent and reversible airway obstruction2.chronic bronchial inflammation with eosinophils3.bronchial smooth muscle cell hypertrophy and hyperreactivity

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

21
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Collections of crystalloids made up of eosinophil proteins.

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

22
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Whorls of shed epithelium found in mucus plugs.

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

23
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Curshmann spirals and Charcot-Leyden crystals are found histologically in this disease.

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Asthma(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 492

24
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Permanent dilation of bronchi and bronchioles caused by destruction of theuscle and elastic supporting tissue, resulting from chronic necrotizing infections.

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

25
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An autosomal recessive disorder frequently associated with bronchiectasis and sterility in males.

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

26
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Refers to a pulmonary disorder of unknown etiology characterized patchy interstitial fibrosis. Grossly, pleural surfaces of the lung have the appearance of cobblestones because of retraction scars along the interlobular septa.

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

27
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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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Saddle embolus(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 505

28
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Most common symptom of pulmonary embolism.

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

29
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Mean pulmonary pressures reach one-fourth or more of systemic pressures.

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

30
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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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Primary pulmonary hypertension(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 506

31
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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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Secondary pulmonary hypertension(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 507

32
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Pneumonia with a patchy distribution of inflammation involving more than one lobe.

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

33
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Four stages of pneumococcal pneumonia.

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

34
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Affected areas are red-blue, congested and subcrepitant. 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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Atypical pneumonia(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 513

35
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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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Lung abscess(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 515

36
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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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Right side since it’s shorter and more vertical.(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 515

37
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Form of tuberculosis that develops in a previously unexposed, unsensitized person.

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

38
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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.

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

39
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Ghon focus + nodal involvement = ________

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

40
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Radiographically detectable calcified Ghon complex.

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

41
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Pattern of disease that arises in previously sensitized host to M. tuberculosis.

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

42
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Occurs when TB bacilli drain through the lymphtics into lymphatic ducts, which eventually empty into the rightside 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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Miliary TB(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 520

43
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The most frequent form of extrapulmonary TB.

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

44
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TB lymphadenitis of the cervical LN.

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

45
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Round to oval small yeast forms measuring 2-5 um in diameter.

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

46
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Thick walled non-budding spherules 20-60 um diameter, often filled with small endospores.

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

47
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Round to oval and larger fungi, which reproduce by broad-based budding.

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

48
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Cells infected by this virus exhibit gigantism of the cell and nucleus. An enlarged 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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Cytomegalovirus (CMV)(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 524

49
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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.

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Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 526

50
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Most frequent disease-causing fungus.

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

51
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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.

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

52
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Which type of lung cancer is treated by chemotherapy only? Why?

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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

53
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Lung carcinoma best treated with surgery since they respond poorly to chemotherapy.

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

54
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Types of lung cancer with strongest association with tobacco exposure.

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

55
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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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Adenocarcinoma(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 531

56
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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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Large-cell carcinoma(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 531

57
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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.

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

58
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Other name for small cell lung carcinoma.

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

59
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Paraneoplastic syndromes associated with oat cell carcinoma.

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

60
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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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Squamous cell carcinoma(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 532

61
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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.

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

62
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Presence of fluid in the pleural space.

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

63
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Air or other gas in the pleural sac.

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

64
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A collection of whole blood in the pleural cavity.

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

65
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A pleural collection of a milky lymphatic fluid containing microglobules of lipid.

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

66
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A rare cancer seen in patients who work in shipyards, miners and insulators. Lesion is preceeded by extensive pleural fibrosis and plaque formation. May be epithelial, sarcomatoid or biphasic in morphology.

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

67
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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.

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

68
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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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Vocal cord nodules(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 537

69
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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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Laryngeal papilloma(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. p. 537

70
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Histologic manifestation of acute respiratory distress syndrome and acute lung injury.

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

71
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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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ARDS. Hyaline membranes lining the alveolar walls. (TOPNOTCH)

72
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The key initiating events and the basis of lung damage in ARDS

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

73
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Disease characterized by abnormally large alveoli separated by thin septa with only focal centriacinar fibrosis.

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

74
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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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Chronic bronchitis(TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th Ed. p. 679

75
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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)

76
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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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Bronchiectasis (TOPNOTCH) Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th ed., p. 683

77
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Earliest feature of chronic bronchitis

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

78
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Subbasement membrane fibrosis, hyperplasia of bronchial wall muscle, hypertrophy of bronchial glands, and inflammatory infiltrate in the bronchial wall. These are morphologic findings in:

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

79
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Fundamental abnormality in atopic asthma

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Exagerrated TH2 response (TOPNOTCH) Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th ed., p. 680

80
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Key inflammatory cells found in asthma

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

81
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Most common bacterial cause of acute exacerbation of COPD

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

82
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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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Haemophilus influenzae (TOPNOTCH)

83
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3 most common causes of otitis media in children

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

84
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Most freqent cause of gram negative bacterial pneumonia.

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

85
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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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Klebsiella pneumoniae (TOPNOTCH)

86
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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

87
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Cause of pneumonia associated with high incidence of lung abscess and empyema

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

88
Q

Most common cause of community acquired pneumonia

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

89
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Distribution of pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, lobar or patchy consolidation?

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

90
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Predominant histologic pattern in viral pneumonia

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

91
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Cause of pneumonia seen particularly in organ transplant recipients.

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

92
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Common cause of pneumonia in persons with cystic fibrosis, burn victims and in patients with neutropenia

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

93
Q

Most frequent cause/mechanism of lung abscess

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

94
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Cardinal histologic change in 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

95
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Major morphologic correlate of chronic rejection

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

96
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Type of emphysema in smoking

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Centriacinar (centrilobular) Emphysema(TOPNOTCH)

97
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Most common histologic pattern of bronchogenic carcinoma

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

98
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Most common site of lung squamous cell carcinoma

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

99
Q

Most common type of lung cancer in men

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

100
Q

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

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

101
Q

Pulmonary embolism could lead to this type of shock

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Cardiogenic shock (TOPNOTCH)

102
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Mechanism of pulmonary edema in left sided CHF.

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

103
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Associated with medial hypertrophy of the pulmonary muscular and elastic arteries, pulmonary arterial atherosclerosis, and right ventricular hypertrophy.

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

104
Q

An autoimmune disease characterized by rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis and necrotizing hemorrhagic interstitial pneumonitis.

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Goodpasture syndrome(TOPNOTCH) Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th ed., p. 701

105
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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.

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

106
Q

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

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

107
Q

The most common site of metastatic neoplasm

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

108
Q

Sudden death in pulmonary embolism is caused by:

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

109
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Inflammatory cell implicated in the pathogenesis of ARDS (A) type II pneumocyte (B) neutrophil (C) fibroblast (D) eosinophil

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

110
Q

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

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

111
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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

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

112
Q

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

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

113
Q

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

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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

114
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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

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

115
Q

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

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

116
Q

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

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

117
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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

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

118
Q

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

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noncaseating epithelioid granuloma (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. P501

119
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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

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medial hypertrophy and reduplication of elastic membranes in small arteries (TOPNOTCH)Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Ed. P 507

120
Q

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

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

121
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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

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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

122
Q

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

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55 year old HIV-positive man with CD4+ counts

123
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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

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

124
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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

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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

125
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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%

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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

126
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In laryngeal carcinoma, which tumor location has the best prognosis? (A) supraglottis (B) glottis (C) sublottis (D) epiglottis

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