HIV-associated Ulcers
HIV-associated Ulcers Laura W. Lamps, MD Key Facts Terminology Reportedly causes 40-50% of ulcers in HIV patients Clinical Issues Odynophagia, independent of food intake Chest pain Weight loss Macroscopic Features…
PATHOLOGY & LABORATORY MEDICINE
Corrosive Damage (Lye)
Corrosive Damage (Lye) Elizabeth A. Montgomery, MD Key Facts Terminology Lye injury, caustic injury Damage to esophagus caused by accidental or purposeful ingestion of caustic substances Clinical Issues Common in…
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Alexandros D. Polydorides, MD, PhD Key Facts Terminology Symptoms, lesions, or complications due to reflux Etiology/Pathogenesis LES defects, hiatal hernia, ↑ fluid volume, inefficient gastroesophageal clearance, lifestyle…
Esophageal Tears and Perforations
Esophageal Tears and Perforations Alexandros D. Polydorides, MD, PhD Key Facts Terminology MWT: Spontaneous mucosal gastroesophageal tear BS: Spontaneous transmural esophageal perforation Etiology/Pathogenesis Alcohol or salicylate use/abuse, hiatal hernia, portal…
Tracheoesophageal Fistula
Tracheoesophageal Fistula Alexandros D. Polydorides, MD, PhD Key Facts Terminology TEF: Congenital fistulous communication between trachea and proximal &/or distal esophagus EA: Complete interruption of lumen continuity Clinical Issues 0.02-0.04%,…
Lung: Alveolar
Lung: Alveolar Michael B. Ward, MD Key Facts Embryology Final stage of lung development begins at ˜ 36 weeks gestation and lasts into the 1st few years of childhood This…
Veins, Capillaries, and Lymphatics
Veins, Capillaries, and Lymphatics Lily Marsden, MD Key Facts Embryology and Macroscopic Anatomy Paired vessels form basis of early venous system that returns blood to sinus venosus of primitive heart…
