Pulmonary oedema at necropsy: a combined pathological and radiological method of study. Issue 5 (May 1975)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Slavin, G; Kreel, L; Herbert, A; Sandin, B
• Is Part Of: Journal of clinical pathology. Volume 28:Issue 5(1975)
• Page Start: 357
• Page End: 366
• Publication Date: 1975-05
• Subjects: Pathology -- Periodicals; Pathology, Molecular -- Periodicals; 616.0705
• DOI: 10.1136/jcp.28.5.357
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0021-9746

Abstract

Abstract : Fixation of lungs at necropsy by inflation with formaldehyde vapour was used in a combined radiological and pathological study of pulmonary oedema. Pulmonary oedema was found in 79% of lungs examined. The earliest phases affect the interstitial tissue with oedematous connective tissue planes and distension of pulmonary lymphatics. These changes may be associated with reduction in the compliance of the lung. Alveolar filling is a late stage in the accumulation of oedema fluid in the lungs.