Difference between revisions of "Lungs Developmental - Pathology"

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Most common in dogs
Grossly:
- Lungs retain fetal appearance and are poorly aerated
Histologically:
- Uneven size and shape of alveoli, smaller number overall
- Dilated blood vessels within extensive interstitial tissue
It is possible that in utero infection may contribute to this

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-#REDIRECT[[:Category:Lungs - Developmental Pathology]]
+==Introduction==
+*Congenital abnormalities of lungs are very rare, but most common in cattle
+*Most congenital abnormalities are incompatible with life
+===[[Accessory Lungs]]===
+===Ciliary dyskinesia===
+*See [[Ciliary Dyskinesia]]
+===[[Pulmonary Congenital Melanosis]]===
+===[[Pulmonary Congenital Atelectasis]]===
+===Congenital lobar emphysema===
+*See [[Congenital Lobar Emphysema|congenital lobar emphysema]]
+===Pulmonary hypoplasia===
+*Mostly associated with [[Hernia, Pleuroperitoneal Diaphragmatic |congenital diaphragmatic hernia]]
+===Congenital alveolar dysplasia===
+*Most common in dogs
+*Grossly:
+**Lungs retain fetal appearance and are poorly aerated
+*Histologically:
+**Uneven size and shape of alveoli, smaller number overall
+**Dilated blood vessels within extensive interstitial tissue
+*It is possible that in utero infection may contribute to this
+[[Category:Lungs - Developmental Pathology]]
+[[Category:Respiratory System - Developmental Pathology]]
+==Test yourself with the Lungs Pathology Flashcards==
+[[Lungs_Flashcards_-_Pathology|Lungs Pathology Flashcards]]
+[[Category:Lungs - Pathology]]