Pathology - Asbestosis The inhalation of asbestos fibers is exacerbated by the act of smoking cigarettes. Pathophysiology refers to the study of the functional changes that occur in the body as a result of a disease or injury. Alveolar macrophages phagoc

Pathology - Hypersensitivity pneumonitis The condition is a result of sensitivity to certain antigens, such as actinomycetes commonly present in hay, animal proteins, wood bark, and some chemicals. Pathophysiology: IgG antibodies bind to the antigen, form

Pathology - Goodpasture Syndrome Resulting from the presence of antibodies targeting the glomerular basement membrane (a type II hypersensitivity reaction) Prevalent among males in the age range of 20 to 30 years. Pulmonary organ: Intra-alveolar hemorrha

Pathology - Sarcoidosis The cause is unclear. While the possibility of immunological malfunction has been suggested. The highest occurrence is observed in African American women between the ages of 20 and 41. The tissues most frequently affected are the l

Pathology - Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis  Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis is a condition characterized by fibrosis of the lungs, and its cause is still unknown. A proposed process involves the initial insult to the alveolar epithelium, which subsequently t

Pathology - Pulmonary embolism Emboli may consist of air, amniotic fluid, fat, foreign substances, or malignant cells. Thromboemboli, which typically arise from deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the leg, account for the majority (93%) of emboli. Gross: Hemor

Pathology - Idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension The cause is unclear. Primarily impacts females in the age range of 20 to 40. Lung: Medial hypertrophy and intimal fibrosis of the pulmonary arterioles. Cardiac findings: Right ventricular hypertrophy

Pathology - Acute Bacterial Pneumonia Lobar pneumonia is mostly caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae, which is responsible for 90%-95% of cases. The causative agents of bronchopneumonia include Staphylococcus aureus, Haemophilus influenza, Kl

Pathology - Cardiac Neoplasms ( Atrial Myxoma and Rhabdomyoma) Myxomas: The etiology of this condition is still unknown, although around 10% of cases are attributed to an autosomal dominant trait. It is typically observed in adults. Rhabdomyomas are com

Pathology - Mitral Regurgitation  Mitral regurgitation is a medical condition characterized by the backflow of blood from the left ventricle into the left atrium of the heart due to a malfunctioning mit Possible causes encompass rheumatic heart disease,