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Loose connective tissue (areolar)

Histology · Conjunctive and support

Persistent interstitial pulmonary emphysema (PIPE) occurs mainly in preterm infants subjected to artificial ventilation for the respiratory distress syndrome. It caused by alveolar rupture resulting in dissection of air along bronchovascular bundles and interlobular septae; dissection of air may extend into the mediastinum and/or pericardium and may disrupt the visceral pleura resulting in pneumot
Persistent interstitial pulmonary emphysema (PIPE) occurs mainly in preterm infants subjected to artificial ventilation for the respiratory distress syndrome. It caused by…

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Category
Conjunctive and support
Difficulty
basic
Type
General
Taint
H&E

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