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Describe the primary pathological features of follicular bronchiolitis.
Describe the primary pathological features of follicular bronchiolitis.
Follicular bronchiolitis is characterized by the presence of hyperplastic lymphoid follicles with germinal centers located in the walls of bronchioles.
What are the main distinguishing histological features of constrictive bronchiolitis?
What are the main distinguishing histological features of constrictive bronchiolitis?
Constrictive bronchiolitis is marked by the presence of concentric, obliterative fibrosis that narrows and occludes the lumen of bronchioles without significant inflammation.
What factors distinguish aspiration pneumonia from other types of pneumonia?
What factors distinguish aspiration pneumonia from other types of pneumonia?
Aspiration pneumonia is characterized by inhaled material (e.g., gastric contents) entering the bronchial tree, leading to a mixed infection with both aerobes and anaerobes and often involving the dependent portions of the lungs.
Explain the clinical importance of identifying the type of small airways disease via imaging and histopathology.
Explain the clinical importance of identifying the type of small airways disease via imaging and histopathology.
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What are the implications of diagnosing a patient with Diffuse Panbronchiolitis (DPB)?
What are the implications of diagnosing a patient with Diffuse Panbronchiolitis (DPB)?
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