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bronchiectasis - what it is? |
irreversible and abnormal dilation of bronchi and bronchioli lumen due to damage of elastic and muscle layers. |
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bronchiectasis - pathogenesis and classification |
pathogenesis - increased intraluminal pressure of bronchusand/or weakened bronchial wall classification - a) Congenital b) Acquired |
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bronchiectasis - morphology (microscopic) |
• Columnar or, as a result of metaplasia, squamous epithelium • Infiltration of lymphocytes and plasma cells • Destruction of hyaline cartilage • Fibrosis |
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bronchiectasis - complications |
• Pulmonary abscess • Secondary amyloidosis • Secondary pulmonary hypertension • Chronic right-sided heart failure |
