MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

GENERALISED LYMPHADENOPATHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Histological investigations of the bronchus wall biopsy material, from the patient with a history of chronic bronchitis, revealed granulation tissue and diffuse inflammatory infiltrate. What kind of a bronchitis was diagnosed?
A
Chronic polypous bronchitis
B
Chronic mucopurulent bronchitis
C
Chronic mucous bronchitis
D
Chronic purulent bronchitis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Bronchitis is the generic term referring to inflammation of the bronchial wall, representing the common final response of the airways to irritants.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pathophysiology. The pathogenesis of Bronchopneumonia is characterized by inflammation of lung parenchyma. On gross pathology, multiple foci of consolidation is a characteristic feature of Bronchopneumonia. They are present bilaterally, most commonly in the basal lobes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Chronic bronchitis is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that is defined as a productive cough of more than 3 months occurring within a span of 2 years. Patients typically present with chronic productive cough, malaise, and symptoms of excessive coughing, such as chest or abdominal pain.

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