The anatomic alterations found in the alveoli of a patient with ARDS are closest to those found with what other disease?

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The anatomic alterations found in the alveoli of a patient with ARDS are closest to those found with Hyaline membrane disease (also known as respiratory distress syndrome of the newborn), which is characterized by the formation of a proteinaceous material in the alveoli leading to difficulty breathing. Bacterial pneumonia may cause consolidation of lung tissue, congestive heart failure may cause fluid accumulation in the lungs, and emphysema is characterized by destruction of alveolar walls. These conditions have different anatomic alterations than those seen in ARDS.

The Anatomic Alterations Found in the Alveoli of a Patient