Respiratory Pathology for Medical II Students

Lab 2.g Pulmonary Fibrosis and  Bronchiectasis

Slides D & E | Slide F

Slide D
Pulmonary fibrosis, whole mount with elastic tissue stain: There is diffuse irregularity and some dilatation of the airspaces, and their walls are thickened by fibrous tissue.

fibrosis

Slide E
Diffuse pulmonary fibrosis: These lungs are stiff and firm in consistency. Note the "cobblestoned" appearance of the pleural surface, caused by retraction of the pleura by the interstitial fibrosis.

fibrosis

Digital Legends for Labs/Cases
Lab 1
1.a | 1.b | 1.c | 1.d | 1.e | 1.f | 1.g | 1.h
Lab 2
2.a | 2.b | 2.c | 2.d | 2.e | 2.f | 2.g
Lab 3
3.a | 3.b | 3.c | 3.d | 3.e

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