Difference between revisions of "Lungs Developmental - Pathology"

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===Congenital alveolar dysplasia===
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===[[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==
 
==Test yourself with the Lungs Pathology Flashcards==

Revision as of 16:56, 19 February 2011