Systemic Pathology — Flashcards

Sarcoidosis is likely due to CD_____+ T-cell response to an unknown antigen

Is polycystic kidney disease heritable? _____

Non-enzymatic glycosylation of small vessels can cause hyaline _____ of the kidney, which may lead to chronic renal failure

Which area of the brain is particularly sensitive to damage in Alzheimer disease? _____

What pathologic RBC is associated with myelofibrosis? _____

Name the condition characterized by a fluid-filled cavity (syrinx) within the spinal cord, typically presenting with a 'cape-like' bilateral loss of pain and temperature sensation.

Are sebaceous glands inflamed in Seborrheic Dermatitis?_____

Which disease is characterized by degeneration of both the lateral corticospinal tracts and the anterior horn cells in the spinal cord?

_____ is an acute generalized cortical infarction of both kidneys

Primary CNS lymphoma must be distinguished from _____ infection via CSF analysis or other lab tests