Other types of emphysema

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  • distal acinar (paraseptal) emphysema: not so important

  • bullous emphysema: associated with pneumothorax

  • interstitial emphysema: entrance of air into connective tissue stroma: lung, mediastinum, subQ tissue. in most cases, alveolar tear in emphysema allows entry of air into lung connective tissue



Category: Pathology Notes

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