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47. Bronchial asthma: Difference between revisions
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'''Organ''': Lung | '''Organ''': Lung | ||
'''Description''':[[File:Bronchial asthma mucus plug.png|thumb|Mucus plug and other characteristic alterations|323x323px]]The lung parenchyme is normal. However, the bronchus shows 6 alterations: | '''Description''': [[File:Bronchial asthma mucus plug.png|thumb|Mucus plug and other characteristic alterations|323x323px]]The lung parenchyme is normal. However, the bronchus shows 6 alterations. Alteration 1, 2, 3 and 6 are PAS positive: | ||
# A mucus plug in the lumen | # A mucus plug in the lumen | ||
# Goblet cell hyperplasia in the respiratory lumen | # Goblet cell hyperplasia in the respiratory lumen | ||
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# Smooth muscle hypertrophy and hyperplasia | # Smooth muscle hypertrophy and hyperplasia | ||
# Mucus gland hyperplasia | # Mucus gland hyperplasia | ||
'''Diagnosis''': Bronchial asthma[[File:Bronchial asthma goblet cell hyperplasia.png|thumb|Goblet cell hyperplasia|325x325px]]'''Etiology''': | '''Diagnosis''': Bronchial asthma[[File:Bronchial asthma goblet cell hyperplasia.png|thumb|Goblet cell hyperplasia|325x325px]]'''Etiology''': | ||