126 Questions
What is the primary cause of hypovolaemic shock?
Fluid and electrolyte loss
What is the characteristic of primary shock?
Low blood pressure mediated by a transient neurovascular reaction
What is the term for a blood clot that forms within a blood vessel?
Thrombus
What is the term for a blood clot that breaks loose and travels through the bloodstream?
Embolus
What is the term for a region of anoxic necrosis produced by an acute interference with a tissue's blood supply?
Infarct
What is the type of shock that occurs due to cardiac diseases?
Cardiogenic shock
What is the type of shock that occurs due to septicaemia?
Septic shock
What is the term for bleeding into a joint?
Haemarthrosis
What is the usual sequence of events leading to an infarct?
A thrombus forms in some part of the circulation, then it dislodges and forms a thromboembolus, which lodges in a vessel smaller than its own diameter.
What is the term for the three major factors predisposing to thrombosis?
Virchow's triad
Which disease is known to cause an increased predisposition to thrombosis?
Atherosclerosis
What is the term for the lines of Zahn seen in the cut surface of a thrombus?
Zahn's lines
Which of the following is a clinical risk factor for thrombosis?
Increased age
What is the term for the blockage of blood flow to a tissue, leading to tissue death?
Infarction
Which of Virchow's triad is related to damage to the intima by atherosclerosis?
Changes in the vessel wall
What is the term for a thrombus that lodges in a vessel smaller than its own diameter?
Thromboembolus
What type of thrombus is most likely to be found on a heart valve?
Ball thrombus
Which of the following sequelae of thrombosis is characterized by the detachment and embolism of a thrombus?
Thromboembolism
What type of embolus is a dislodged thrombus?
Solid
Which of the following is a common origin of venous thromboemboli?
Pelvic veins
What is the most common cause of arterial thromboemboli?
Atherosclerosis
What is the term for the process by which a thrombus undergoes necrosis and dystrophic calcification?
Calcification
What type of thrombus is characterized by a mixture of red and white blood cells?
Mural, mixed thrombus
Which of the following is a potential complication of thromboembolism?
Infarction
What is the most harmful inorganic pneumoconiosis?
Asbestosis
Which type of pneumoconiosis is characterized by the presence of silica and iron?
Silicosiderosis
What is the typical outcome of mesothelioma of the pleura?
Death usual within 10 months of diagnosis
What is the characteristic of lobar pneumonia?
Acute consolidation of one or more lobes of the lungs
Which of the following is a common complication of silicosis?
Tuberculosis
What is the primary cause of byssinosis?
Cotton protein
What is the characteristic feature of bronchopneumonia?
Patchy lesions and irregular course
Which of the following fungal infections can cause pneumonia?
All of the above
What is the mortality rate in the acute phase of Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)?
70%
Which of the following is NOT an infection?
Emphysema
What is the characteristic feature of tuberculosis?
Caseating granulomatous inflammation
Which of the following can cause viral pneumonia?
All of the above
What is the characteristic feature of sarcoidosis?
Idiopathic granulomatous inflammation and immune anomalies
What is the common feature among lobar pneumonia, bronchopneumonia, and active tuberculosis?
They can cause difficulty breathing and compromised lung function
What is the primary characteristic of pneumoconiosis?
Dust inhalation disorders of an occupational nature
Which of the following is a congenital disorder of the lungs?
Bronchial atresia
What is the primary cause of cystic fibrosis?
Abnormal production of viscid mucus
Which of the following is a common complication of premature birth?
Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome
What is the primary function of surfactant in the lungs?
To aid in the expansion of the lungs
Which of the following is a characteristic of bronchopulmonary sequestration?
A portion of the lung does not communicate with the bronchial tree
What is the primary effect of inorganic particles on the lungs?
They are more harmful than organic particles
Which of the following is a common symptom of cystic fibrosis?
All of the above
Which of the following conditions is characterized by marked fibrosis in the lung lobes?
Cystic fibrosis
What is the type of hypersensitivity involved in asthma?
Type I hypersensitivity
Which of the following is a common complication of COPD?
Dyspnoea
What is the primary cause of pneumoconiosis?
Inhalation of inorganic particles
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of cystic fibrosis?
All of the above
What is the term for a region of anoxic necrosis produced by an acute interference with a tissue's blood supply?
Infarction
Which of the following is a type of pneumoconiosis?
All of the above
What is the primary effect of inorganic particles on the lungs?
Scarring
What type of pneumoconiosis is more harmful to the lungs?
Inorganic
What is the primary characteristic of pneumoconiosis?
Dust inhalation disorders
What is the primary cause of cystic fibrosis?
Genetic mutation
What is the primary function of surfactant in the lungs?
To prevent the lungs from sticking together
What is a common complication of premature birth?
Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome
What is the characteristic feature of bronchopulmonary sequestration?
A portion of the lung does not communicate with the bronchial tree
What is the primary effect of inorganic particles on the lungs?
Damage to the lungs
What is the characteristic feature of mesothelioma?
A type of lung cancer
Which type of pneumoconiosis is characterized by the presence of silica and iron?
Silicosiderosis
What is the most harmful inorganic pneumoconiosis?
Asbestosis
What is the characteristic feature of lobar pneumonia?
Acute consolidation of one or more lobes of the lungs
What is the primary cause of byssinosis?
Inhalation of cotton protein
What is the typical outcome of mesothelioma of the pleura?
Death within 10 months of diagnosis
What is the primary effect of inorganic particles on the lungs?
Inflammation and fibrosis
Which of the following conditions is NOT a sequelae of bronchial asthma?
Lobar pneumonia
What is the characteristic feature of cystic fibrosis?
Defect in chloride transport
What is the primary characteristic of emphysema in COPD?
Abnormal permanent enlargement of the air spaces
Which patient is most likely to develop bronchial asthma?
A 13 year old female with two previous bouts of bronchitis
What is the common feature among lobar pneumonia, bronchopneumonia, and active tuberculosis?
Inflammation of the lungs
What is the main difference between chronic bronchitis and bronchiolitis?
Chronic bronchitis affects large and medium-sized airways, while bronchiolitis affects small airways
What is the characteristic feature of lobar pneumonia?
Involvement of one lobe of the lung
Which of the following is a common complication of silicosis?
Tuberculosis
What is the term for the permanent distention of bronchi and bronchioles that is associated with damage to muscle and supporting elastic tissue?
Bronchiectasis
What is the primary cause of cystic fibrosis?
Genetic mutation
Which of the following is a common cause of bronchiectasis?
All of the above
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of bronchopulmonary sequestration?
Abnormal lung development
What is the primary characteristic of pneumoconiosis?
Inhalation of inorganic particles
What is the primary function of surfactant in the lungs?
To prevent alveolar collapse
Which of the following is a common complication of cystic fibrosis?
All of the above
What is the primary function of surfactant in the lungs?
To reduce the surface tension of water in the alveoli
Which of the following is a common symptom of cystic fibrosis?
All of the above
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of bronchopulmonary sequestration?
Abnormal blood supply to the lungs
What is the primary mechanism underlying Type I Immediate hypersensitivity?
Sensitized mast cells and IgE production
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of organ-specific autoimmune disorders?
Confined to a single tissue or related tissues
Which of the following cells are NOT infected by the human immunodeficiency virus?
Smooth muscle cells
What is the role of carcinogens in carcinogenesis?
They cause genetic mutations
What type of infection is most commonly associated with Bruton’s disease?
Pyogenic bacterial infections
Which type of hypersensitivity is characterized by cell lysis or stimulation/inhibition caused by IgG or IgM antibodies?
Type II Antibody Mediated hypersensitivity
What is the primary difference between primary and secondary immunodeficiencies?
Primary immunodeficiencies are genetic, while secondary immunodeficiencies are acquired
What is the term for the excessive formation of IgE antibody upon exposure to an allergen?
Type I hypersensitivity
Which of the following is NOT a type of hypersensitivity?
Type V Complement Mediated hypersensitivity
What is the result of the combination of an allergen with IgE antibody on the surface of mast cells?
Stimulation of degranulation
What is the primary characteristic of autoimmune disorders?
Failure of self-recognition and reaction against components of the body
Which of the following is an example of a localized reaction in the respiratory system?
Bronchial asthma
What is the term for the generalized reaction that may be seen after exposure to allergens such as peanuts?
Anaphylactic shock
What is the role of intrinsic and extrinsic factors in carcinogenesis?
Intrinsic and extrinsic factors interact to contribute to carcinogenesis
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of type I hypersensitivity?
Excessive formation of IgE antibody
What is the term for the type of hypersensitivity involved in asthma?
Type I hypersensitivity
What is the primary characteristic of malignant hypertension?
Rapid deterioration of kidney function
What is the term for a group of disorders involving loss of elasticity and hardening of arteries?
Arteriosclerosis
What is the characteristic lesion of malignant hypertension?
Onion skinning of vessels
What is the percentage of cases of primary hypertension?
90%
What is the term for a process whereby an area of tissue undergoes anoxic necrosis due to an acute interference of its blood supply?
Infarction
What is the term for a persistent rise in systemic blood pressure to levels >140/90 mmHg?
Hypertension
What is the type of hypertension that has a long course with preserved renal function?
Benign hypertension
What is the percentage of cases of benign hypertension?
95%
What is the term for a heart attack that occurs due to complete occlusion of an artery?
Myocardial infarction
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of reactive changes in the myocardial fibres?
Pain in the chest radiating down the left arm
What is the term for the gradual occlusion of an artery, leading to reactive changes in the myocardial fibres?
Angina pectoris
Which of the following is a common investigation for myocardial infarction?
All of the above
What is the result of atherosclerosis in the coronary arteries?
Coronary artery insufficiency
Which of the following is a complication of myocardial infarction?
Heart valve lesions
What is the term for the destruction of connective tissue due to complete occlusion of an artery?
Necrosis
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of atherosclerosis?
All of the above
What is the primary reason for the high incidence of lung disorders in premature births?
Lungs are among the last organs to finish developing in the fetus
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Kartagener's Syndrome?
Defective cilia function
What is the primary effect of inorganic particles on the lungs?
More harmful than organic particles
Which of the following congenital disorders is characterized by the presence of a bronchial atresia?
Narrowing of the bronchus
What is the primary function of surfactant in the lungs?
To prevent the lungs from sticking together
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of bronchopulmonary sequestration?
Portion of the lung does not communicate with the bronchial tree
What is the primary cause of cystic fibrosis?
Genetic mutation leading to abnormal mucus production
Which of the following is a common complication of cystic fibrosis?
All of the above
Study Notes
Thrombosis and Embolism
- Thrombosis is the process of forming a solid or semi-solid mass from blood constituents within the vascular system during life.
- The mass formed is called a thrombus (plural = thrombi).
- Embolism is the transfer of abnormal material by the bloodstream and its subsequent lodgement in the vessels downstream.
- The mass of abnormal material is called an embolus (plural = emboli).
- Infarction is an area of anoxic necrosis produced by an acute interference with a tissue's blood supply.
Types of Thrombi
- Mural thrombus: forms on the wall of a blood vessel
- Occlusive thrombus: completely blocks the vascular lumen
- Mixed thrombus: a combination of red and white thrombi
- Red thrombus: consists of red blood cells, fibrin, and platelets
- White thrombus: consists of platelets, fibrin, and white blood cells
- Propagating thrombus: enlarges along a vessel, involving more branches
- Ball thrombus: forms on a heart valve
Sequelae of Thrombosis
- Propagation: thrombus enlarges along a vessel, involving more branches
- Lysis: thrombus may resolve
- Calcification: thrombus undergoes necrosis and dystrophic calcification
- Infection: leading to abscesses or septic infarcts
- Retraction, organization, recanalization: organization of the thrombus into scar
- Thromboembolism: detachment and embolism which may lead to infarction
- Infarction: thrombus interrupts blood flow, anoxia and necrosis of tissue will result
Embolism
- An embolus can be a solid (e.g. dislodged thrombus), liquid (e.g. amniotic fluid embolus), or gas (e.g. air injected into the circulation)
- Venous thromboemboli: originate from deep leg veins or pelvic veins, lodge in pulmonary arteries, and may cause death or pulmonary infarcts
- Arterial thromboemboli: associated with atherosclerosis, may cause fatal myocardial infarcts (heart attacks) or cerebral infarcts (strokes)
Virchow's Triad
- Changes in the vessel wall (e.g. damage to the intima by atherosclerosis)
- Changes in the blood flow (e.g. stasis of blood - complete stoppage of flow)
- Changes in the blood constituents (e.g. increased clotting factors)
Atherosclerosis
- A disease of large arteries where lipid is deposited in the intima of vessels
- Narrows the lumen of the vessel, alters blood flow, and predisposes to thrombosis
Clinical Risk Factors for Thrombosis
- Increased age
- Heart conditions
- Health status
- Immobility
- Cigarette smoking
Other Conditions
- Haemarthrosis: haemorrhage into a joint
- Thrombocytopenic purpura: multiple small haemorrhages in the skin and mucous membranes due to low circulating platelet number
- Primary shock: low blood pressure mediated by a transient neurovascular reaction
Respiratory Infections and Inflammations
- Lobar pneumonia: whole lung lobe(s) affected; 8-day course; resolution
- Bronchopneumonia: affects age extremes; different flora; patchy lesions; irregular course; pus and fibrosis
- Tuberculosis: caseating granulomatous inflammation; airborne transmission of M. tuberculosis; tubercle formation
- Viral infections: influenza, rhinovirus, coxsackievirus, echovirus, SARS coronavirus, CMV
- Fungal infections: Aspergillus spp, Cryptococcus spp, Candida albicans, Pneumocystis jiroveci (previously P. carinii)
- Sarcoidosis: idiopathic; granulomatous inflammation; more common in women; immune anomalies; +ve Kveim-Siltzback skin test
- Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS): diffuse alveolar damage due to various factors; 70% die in acute phase
Pneumoconioses
- Organic: Byssinosis (cotton protein), Bagassosis (sugar cane refuse), Farmers' lung (mouldy hay), Suberosis (cork dust)
- Inorganic:
- Anthracosis: Carbon; most harmless of inorganic
- Silicosis: Silica; predisposes to TB; COPD, RH problems
- Silicoanthracosis: Carbon & silica; results as for silicosis
- Berylliosis: Beryllium; leads to granulomas, COPD
- Silicosiderosis: Silica & iron; predisposes to TB, lung malignancy
- Asbestosis: Asbestos; most harmful; leads to asbestosis, COPD, mesothelioma of pleura
Tumours
- Mesothelioma of the pleura: Exposure to asbestos; highly malignant; death usual within 10 months of diagnosis
- Tumours of the lungs: 1o (mesothelioma or bronchogenic carcinoma) or 2o (many tumours metastasize to the lungs)
Respiratory System Disorders
Congenital Disorders
- Bronchial atresia: Narrowing of bronchus
- Hypoplasia of lung: Smaller than normal
- Bronchogenic cysts: Contain much mucus
- Bronchopulmonary sequestration: Portion of lung does not communicate with bronchial tree
- Kartagener's Syndrome (immotile cilia syndrome): Defective cilia function
- Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (NRDS): Deficiency of surfactant, alveoli collapse; atelectasis
- Cystic fibrosis:
- CF gene causes production of abnormal viscid mucus, cannot be cleared from lungs
- Recurrent infections; bronchiectasis & haemoptysis; hyperinflation & pneumothorax; necrosis, scarring; pulmonary HT & cor pulmonale
Respiratory System Disorders
- If left untreated, pneumonia, TB, and ARDS can have life-threatening outcomes.
- Pneumoconioses are dust inhalation disorders, often occupational, that can harm the lungs.
- Inorganic or mineral particles (e.g., asbestos) are more harmful than organic particles.
- Lung tumors can be primary (e.g., mesothelioma or bronchogenic carcinoma) or secondary (metastasizing to the lungs).
Congenital Disorders
- Bronchial atresia: narrowing of the bronchus
- Hypoplasia of the lung: smaller than normal lung
- Bronchogenic cysts: contain much mucus
- Bronchopulmonary sequestration: portion of the lung does not communicate with the bronchial tree
- Kartagener's Syndrome (immotile cilia syndrome): defective cilia function
- Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (NRDS): deficiency of surfactant, alveoli collapse, and atelectasis
Cystic Fibrosis
- CF gene causes production of abnormal, viscid mucus that cannot be cleared from the lungs, leading to recurrent infections, bronchiectasis, and haemoptysis.
- Other symptoms include hyperinflation, pneumothorax, necrosis, scarring, pulmonary hypertension, and cor pulmonale.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary/Airways Disease (COPD/COAD)
- Characterized by persistent airflow limitation, dyspnoea, cough, and sputum production.
- Emphysema: loss of elastic recoil, decreased surface area of alveoli, and familial or acquired defects in α1-antiproteinase.
- Bronchiectasis: permanent dilatation of bronchi and bronchioles, leading to recurrent cough, copious mucus, and chronic infections.
- Chronic bronchitis and bronchiolitis: mucous hypersecretion, inflammation of airways, and airway narrowing.
COPD
- An "umbrella" term encompassing emphysema, bronchiectasis, chronic bronchitis, and bronchiolitis.
- Associated with damage to alveolar walls, muscle, and supporting elastic tissue.
Asthma
- Mediated by a Type I hypersensitivity, leading to bronchial constriction, bronchospasm, and excess mucus production.
- Triggers include extrinsic factors (allergens, environmental triggers) and intrinsic factors (exercise, stress, psychogenic triggers).
- Sequelae: mild disease, status asthmaticus, chronic asthma, and COPD.
Infections and Inflammations
- Lobar pneumonia: characterized by acute consolidation of one or more lobes of the lungs by Streptococcus pneumoniae infection.
- Other types of pneumonia include acute patchy consolidation of the lungs around bronchioles by Candida albicans infection and chronic inflammation of alveolar capillaries by Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection.
Pneumoconioses
- Organic: byssinosis (cotton protein), bagassosis (sugar cane refuse), farmer's lung (moldy hay), and suberosis (cork dust).
- Inorganic: anthracosis (carbon), silicosis (silica), silicoanthracosis (carbon and silica), berylliosis (beryllium), silicosiderosis (silica and iron), and asbestosis (asbestos).
Tumors
- Mesothelioma of the pleura: highly malignant, usually fatal within 10 months of diagnosis, and associated with asbestos exposure.
Pathology Study Guide Weeks 5-8
Carcinogenesis and Immunodeficiencies
- Carcinogenesis: the process of cancer initiation and promotion, involving genetic alterations in four classes of genes
- Aetiology of cancer: multifactorial, involving interaction of intrinsic and extrinsic factors, with carcinogens playing a part
- Primary immunodeficiencies:
- Agammaglobulinaemia: deficiency of B cells
- Thymic aplasia: deficiency of T cells
- Combined immunodeficiency: deficiency of both T and B cells
- Secondary immunodeficiencies:
- Miscellaneous causes such as ageing, infections, tumours, drugs, and radiation exposure
- Infection with HIV → AIDS
- Hypersensitivities:
- Type I: Immediate hypersensitivity, due to sensitized mast cells, IgE, and acute inflammation and tissue damage
- Type II: Antibody-mediated hypersensitivity, due to IgG or IgM antibodies causing cell lysis, stimulation, or inhibition and tissue damage
- Type III: Immune complex-mediated hypersensitivity, due to immune complex deposition and tissue damage
- Type IV: T cell-mediated (delayed) hypersensitivity, due to sensitized lymphocytes and activated macrophages and tissue damage
- Autoimmune disorders: failure of self-recognition, reaction of immune system against body components, involving autoantigens and autoantibodies, and cell-mediated immune mechanisms
Hypertension and Arteriosclerosis
- Infarction: process of anoxic necrosis of tissue due to acute interference with blood supply
- Hypertension: persistent rise in systemic blood pressure to levels >140/90 mmHg
- Aetiological subtypes:
- Primary hypertension (idiopathic, multifactorial)
- Secondary hypertension (renal, renal artery stenotic, endocrine, or iatrogenic causes)
- Clinical subtypes:
- Benign hypertension (long course, renal function preserved, patients more likely to have cardiac disease)
- Malignant hypertension (rapid deterioration of kidney function, characteristic lesion is "onion skinning" of vessels)
- Arteriosclerosis: loss of elasticity and hardening of arteries
- Myocardial infarction (MI): due to coronary artery insufficiency, atherosclerosis, and/or thrombus formation
Respiratory System Disorders
- Congenital disorders:
- Bronchial atresia: narrowing of bronchus
- Hypoplasia of lung: smaller than normal
- Bronchogenic cysts: contain much mucus
- Bronchopulmonary sequestration: portion of lung does not communicate with bronchial tree
- Kartagener's Syndrome (immotile cilia syndrome): defective cilia function
- Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (NRDS): deficiency of surfactant, alveoli collapse, atelectasis
- Cystic fibrosis:
- Abnormal viscid mucus production due to CF gene, cannot be cleared from lungs
- Recurrent infections, bronchiectasis, and haemoptysis
- Hyperinflation, pneumothorax, necrosis, scarring, pulmonary HT, and cor pulmonale
This quiz assesses knowledge on different types of thrombi, such as occlusive and mural thrombi, and the consequences of thrombosis, including propagation and vegetation.
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