This lung lesion was found at the autopsy of a 40-year-old man who suffered extensive burns to 50% of his body surface. These changes are most consistent with the diagnosis of
A) atelectasis
B) emphysema
C) bronchiolitis obliterans-organizing pneumonia (BOO
D) adult respiratory distress syndrome
E) lobar pneumonia

Question

This lung lesion was found at the autopsy of a 40-year-old man who suffered extensive burns to 50% of his body surface. These changes are most consistent with the diagnosis of 
A) atelectasis 
B) emphysema 
C) bronchiolitis obliterans-organizing pneumonia (BOO
D) adult respiratory distress syndrome 
E) lobar pneumonia

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This lung contains numerous hyaline membranes lining the alveoli and focal intraalveolar hemorrhages. These findings are typical of adult respiratory distress syndrome, which in this case was caused by burns.

This Lung Lesion Was Found at the Autopsy of a 40-Year-Old