Funeral Pathology Part 2

jaundice

yellowing of the tissues due to bile in the blood - common sign of hepatitis

chronic, degenerative disorder of the liver

cirrhosis

cholecystitis

inflammation of the gall bladder

esophagitis

inflammation of the esophagus

hepatitis

inflammation of the liver

pancreatitis

inflammation of the pancreas

diverticulitis

inflammation of the diverticula - small sacs on the wall of the colon formed from diverticulosis

intussusception

a segment of the intestine slips back into the other segment

inflammation of the large intestine (colon)

colitis

inflammation of the peritoneum (lines the wall of the abdomen and covers the organs)

peritonitis

inflammation of the pharynx

pharyngitis

inflammation of the small intestines

enteritis

inflammation of the stomach lining

gastritis

inflammation of the appendix

appendicitis

acute infection of the bile duct of the gall bladder caused by a blockage of the bile duct

cholangitis

cholelithiasis

formation of gallstones

volvulus

condition where the intestine twists on itself

hemmoroids

inflammed veins around the anus or lower rectum

gingivitus

inflammation of the guns

pyloric stenosis

narrowing of the opening from the stomach to the first part of the small intestine

adhesion

two sides grow back together and close off the lumen of the intestine

cavitation

formation of cavities in an organ or tissue

cyanosis

bluish discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen

empyema

collection of pus in a body cavity

pneumoconiosis

infiltration of the lungs with various forms of dust

pneumonia

inflammation of the lungs due to infection

presence of air pockets at the end of the bronchioles

emphysema

codition of a collapased lung

atelectasis

common cold is AKA…

coryza

pleurisy

inflammation of the pleura (the membrane) around the lungs

tracheitis

inflammation of the trachea

inflammation of the bronchi

bronchitis

inflammation of the sinuses

sinusitis

lesions associated with tuberculosis

tubercles

rhinitis

nasal inflammation

laryngitis

inflammation of the larynx (voice box)

pneumonia that affects a single lobe of the lung

lobar

pneumonia with inflammation of the alveoli

interstitial

defective cells produce a thick, sticky mucous that clogs the lungs

cystic fibrosis

area of inflammed, pus-filled tissue in the lungs

lung abcess

dysplasia

abnormal development of tissue

hydronephrosis

distension/swelling of the renal pelvis w/ urine as a result of a obstruction

uremia

retaining waste products in the blood which are normally expelled in urine

technical name for kidney stones

renal calculi

cystitis

inflammation of the urinary bladder

pyelonephritis

inflammation of the kidney AND the renal pelvis

urethritis

inflammation of the urethra

inflammation of the glomerulus and the nephron

glomerulonephritis

pyelitis

inflammation of the renal pelvis OF the kidney

ureteritis

inflaamation of the ureter

nephrolithiasis

presence of one or more kidney stones

polycystic kidneys

grape like clusters of cysts replace normal renal tissue

hypoplasia

underdevelopment of a tissue, organ, or the body

Multiple Sclerosis

Chronic disease of the CNS with destruction of myelin

Epilepsy

Chronic disease marked by alterations in consciousness and convulsions

Alzheimer’s

Deterioration in thinking and functioning among the elderly

Extradural hemorrhage

Occurs outside the dura mater of the cranium

Transient Ischemic Attack

Produces stroke symptoms that resolve within 24 hours

Stroke

Also known as a cerebrovascular accident

Parkinson’s

Characterized by slow-spreading tremors, muscle rigidity and slow speech

Temporary disturbance of brain function do to physical trauma

A concussion

Inflammation of the spinal cord

Myelitis

Inflammation of a nerve

Neuritis

Inflammation of the white and grey matter of the brain

Encephalitis

Accumulation of csf in the ventricles of the brain

Hydrocephalus

Inflammation of the membrane of the spinal cord or brain

meningitis

CJD

Degeneracy of the cns leading to dementia

Subdural hemorrhage

Between the dura mater and the arachnoid membrane

Prostatitis

Inflammation of the prostate gland

Endometriosis

Presence of functional ectopic endometrial glands and stroma outside the uterine cavity

Fertilized Ovum outside the uterus

Ectopic pregnancy

Vaginitis

Vaginal inflammation

Cryptorchism

Failure of testes to descend into scrotum

Inflammation of the lining of the cervix

Endocervicitis

Endometritis

Inflammation of the uterine lining

Salpingitis

Fallopian tube inflammation

Oophoritis

Ovaries inflammation

Orchitis

Inflammation of testes

Eclampsia

Hypertensive disorder of pregnancy

Dermoid cyst

Benign cyst comprised of parts of the ectoderm (hair, skin, teeth)

Osteoporosis

Decrease in bone density

Osteomalacia

Softening of bones in adults

Osteomyelitis

Inflammation of bones and bone marrow

Rickets

Defective bone growth in children

Scoliosis

Abnormal lateral curvature of the spine

Rheumatoid arthritis

Inflammation of the synovial membrane of a joint

Inflammation of bones resulting in thickening and deformation

Paget’s disease

Arthritis

Inflammation of a joint

Bursa

A fluid filled sack that cushions between bones, tendons, and joints

Simple fracture

The bone does not break through skin

Compound fracture

The bone breaks through the skin

Comminuted fracture

The bone splinters or is crushed

Green stick fracture

The bone cracks, but does not break

Complete fracture

The bone is in two separate pieces

Osteomyelitis

The inflammation of bone and bone marrow

Bursitis

The inflammation of a bursa surrounding a joint

Achondroplasia

A lack of cartilage growth

Addison’s disease

A progressive failure of the adrenal glands and by insufficient production of steroid hormones, resulting in bronze discoloration of the skin

Eczema

A severe case of dermatitis due to the skin coming in contact with toxins or poisons and resulting in an itchy, red rash that initially weep or oozes serum and may become crusted thick, or scaly

Acne

An inflammatory disease of the sebaceous follicles of the skin marked by comedones, papules, and pustules