Systemic Pathology — Flashcards

Post-strep glomerulonephritis occurs _____ (time) post GAS infection

Which blistering skin disorder is characterized histologically by detachment of the basal cell layer from the basement membrane? _____

What spinal cord level is most commonly affected by poliovirus? _____

In addition to ascending UTI (most common), acute pyelonephritis may be caused by _____ spread to the kidney

Diffuse proliferative glomerulonephritis is characterized by a _____ pattern on immunofluorescence

Chronic osteomyelitis may be seen on X-ray as a _____ focus of bone destruction containing a sequestrum (necrotic bone) and surrounded by an involucrum (new bone).

Which type of esophageal cancer (SCC or adenocarcinoma) is associated with esophageal web (e.g. Plummer-Vinson syndrome)? _____

What type of collagen is decreased in osteogenesis imperfecta type I?_____

What pathology is characterized by degeneration of the basal nucleus of Meynert? _____

The 'blueberry muffin' rash seen in multiple congenital infections is due to _____