ARRT Pathology Review
Achondroplasia - ANS-diminished development of cartilage in the growth plate
Acoustic Neuroma - ANS-Slow growing benign tumor of the 8th cranial nerve
Acquired TE Fistula - ANS-forms as a result of necrosis and tissue breakdown
Active immunity - ANS-Forming antibodies to counteract an antigen by way vaccine or
toxoid
Active immunity - ANS-Forming antibodies to counteract an antigen by way vaccine or
toxoid
Acute Cholecystitis - ANS-acute inflammation of gallbladder
Acute Pancreatitis - ANS-inflammatory process in which protein and lipid digesting
enzymes become activated within teh pancreas instead of small intestine, and begin to
digest the organ
Acute renal failure - ANS-Rapid deterioration in kidney function
Adynamic Ileus - ANS-fluid and gas do not move normally through a nonobstructed
small and large bowel
Alzheimer's Disease - ANS-Progressive neurodegerative disorder characterized by the
gradual onset of demential
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) - ANS-Relentlessly progressive neurological
disorder with widespread selective atrophy and loss of motor nerves that eventually
leads to paralysis and death
Anaplastic - ANS-Undifferentiated cell growth without form
Anaplastic - ANS-Undifferentiated cell growth without form
Anasarca - ANS-Generalized edema that occurs with pronounced swelling with
subcutaneous tissues throughout the body
,Anasarca - ANS-Generalized edema that occurs with pronounced swelling with
subcutaneous tissues throughout the body
Anemia - ANS-Decrease in the amount of oxygen-carrying hemoglobin in peripheral
blood
Aneurysm - ANS-Localized dilatation of an artery
Angina Pectoris - ANS-Feeling of severe chest pain that may radiate to neck, jaw, and
arms
Angulation fx - ANS-angular deformity of the axes of the major fracture fragments
Antibodies - ANS-Immunoglobulins responding to the antigens to make them harmless
Antibodies - ANS-Immunoglobulins responding to the antigens to make them harmless
Antigens - ANS-Foreign substance that evokes an immune response
Antigens - ANS-Foreign substance that evokes an immune response
Aortic Dissection - ANS-Longitudinal tear in the inner lining of the aorta
Aortic Insufficiency - ANS-Reflux of blood from the aorta during diastole causes volume
overloading of the left ventricle and dilation of this chamber
Aortic Stenosis - ANS-Obstruction to left ventricular outflow; increases workload of left
ventricle
Aplastic anemia - ANS-Bone marrow failure
Appendicitis - ANS-neck of appendix becomes blocked by a fecalith or
post-inflammatory scarring
Arteriosclerosis - ANS-Thickening, hardening, and loss of elasticity in arterial wall
Ascites - ANS-accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity
At what age does Ewing's sarcoma peak? - ANS-20s
,At what age is craniopharyngioma usually seen? - ANS-Before the age of 20
Atherosclerosis - ANS-Fatty deposits called plaques develop and produce narrowing to
complete occlusion of arteries
Atrial Septal Defect - ANS-Open communication between to atria; higher left atrial
pressure overloads right atrium
Atrophy - ANS-Reduction in number or size of cells in an organ or tissue with
corresponding decrease in function
Atrophy - ANS-Reduction in number or size of cells in an organ or tissue with
corresponding decrease in function
Autosomes - ANS-44 chromosomes other than X and Y
Autosomes - ANS-44 chromosomes other than X and Y
Avulsion fx - ANS-small fragments pulled from bone by attached ligaments or tendons
Bacteremia - ANS-Potential involvement of other organs and tissues in the body by
organisms invading blood vessels
Bacteremia - ANS-Potential involvement of other organs and tissues in the body by
organisms invading blood vessels
Bacterial osteomyelitis - ANS-inflammation of the bone and bone marrow
Barrett's esophagus - ANS-condition related to severe reflux esophagitis; normal lining
of the lower esophagus is destroyed and replaced by abnormal cells
Benign - ANS-Growth that closely resembles the cells of origin in structure and function
Benign - ANS-Growth that closely resembles the cells of origin in structure and function
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) - ANS-Enlargement of prostate gland
Bezoar - ANS-solid mass of indigestible material that accumulates in your digestive tract
, Blood-brain barrier (BBB) - ANS-Protective barrier that keeps unwanted substances
from reaching the brain
Blow-out fracture - ANS-Direct blow to orbit; occurs in the thinnest and weakest portion
of the orbit
Bone Island - ANS-Solitary, sharply defined areas of dense compact bone;
asymptomatic
Bowing fx - ANS-plastic deformity of bone
Boxer's fx - ANS-tranverse fx of the neck of the fifth metacarpal w/ palmar angulation of
the distal fragment
Brain Abscess - ANS-An encapsulated accumulation of pus within the cranium resulting
from a cranial infection
Bursitis - ANS-inflammation of the bursae
Butterfly fx - ANS-triangular fragment separated from 2 larger fragments
Can the hematopoietic system be directly imaged? - ANS-No
Carcinoma - ANS-Malignant neoplasms of epithelial cells origin
Carcinoma - ANS-Malignant neoplasms of epithelial cells origin
Cerebellum Atrophy - ANS-Degeneration from a previously normal cerebellar volume,
isolated atrophy of the cerebellum
Cerebral Contusion - ANS-Localized injury to brain tissue caused by movement of the
brain within the skullcap after blunt trauma to the skull
Chest x-rays are used to verify proper placement of what 4 devices? - ANS-1.
Endotracheal tube
2. Central venous catheter
3. Swan-Ganz catheter
4. Transvenous cardiac pacemaker
Cholelithiasis - ANS-gallstones
Achondroplasia - ANS-diminished development of cartilage in the growth plate
Acoustic Neuroma - ANS-Slow growing benign tumor of the 8th cranial nerve
Acquired TE Fistula - ANS-forms as a result of necrosis and tissue breakdown
Active immunity - ANS-Forming antibodies to counteract an antigen by way vaccine or
toxoid
Active immunity - ANS-Forming antibodies to counteract an antigen by way vaccine or
toxoid
Acute Cholecystitis - ANS-acute inflammation of gallbladder
Acute Pancreatitis - ANS-inflammatory process in which protein and lipid digesting
enzymes become activated within teh pancreas instead of small intestine, and begin to
digest the organ
Acute renal failure - ANS-Rapid deterioration in kidney function
Adynamic Ileus - ANS-fluid and gas do not move normally through a nonobstructed
small and large bowel
Alzheimer's Disease - ANS-Progressive neurodegerative disorder characterized by the
gradual onset of demential
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) - ANS-Relentlessly progressive neurological
disorder with widespread selective atrophy and loss of motor nerves that eventually
leads to paralysis and death
Anaplastic - ANS-Undifferentiated cell growth without form
Anaplastic - ANS-Undifferentiated cell growth without form
Anasarca - ANS-Generalized edema that occurs with pronounced swelling with
subcutaneous tissues throughout the body
,Anasarca - ANS-Generalized edema that occurs with pronounced swelling with
subcutaneous tissues throughout the body
Anemia - ANS-Decrease in the amount of oxygen-carrying hemoglobin in peripheral
blood
Aneurysm - ANS-Localized dilatation of an artery
Angina Pectoris - ANS-Feeling of severe chest pain that may radiate to neck, jaw, and
arms
Angulation fx - ANS-angular deformity of the axes of the major fracture fragments
Antibodies - ANS-Immunoglobulins responding to the antigens to make them harmless
Antibodies - ANS-Immunoglobulins responding to the antigens to make them harmless
Antigens - ANS-Foreign substance that evokes an immune response
Antigens - ANS-Foreign substance that evokes an immune response
Aortic Dissection - ANS-Longitudinal tear in the inner lining of the aorta
Aortic Insufficiency - ANS-Reflux of blood from the aorta during diastole causes volume
overloading of the left ventricle and dilation of this chamber
Aortic Stenosis - ANS-Obstruction to left ventricular outflow; increases workload of left
ventricle
Aplastic anemia - ANS-Bone marrow failure
Appendicitis - ANS-neck of appendix becomes blocked by a fecalith or
post-inflammatory scarring
Arteriosclerosis - ANS-Thickening, hardening, and loss of elasticity in arterial wall
Ascites - ANS-accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity
At what age does Ewing's sarcoma peak? - ANS-20s
,At what age is craniopharyngioma usually seen? - ANS-Before the age of 20
Atherosclerosis - ANS-Fatty deposits called plaques develop and produce narrowing to
complete occlusion of arteries
Atrial Septal Defect - ANS-Open communication between to atria; higher left atrial
pressure overloads right atrium
Atrophy - ANS-Reduction in number or size of cells in an organ or tissue with
corresponding decrease in function
Atrophy - ANS-Reduction in number or size of cells in an organ or tissue with
corresponding decrease in function
Autosomes - ANS-44 chromosomes other than X and Y
Autosomes - ANS-44 chromosomes other than X and Y
Avulsion fx - ANS-small fragments pulled from bone by attached ligaments or tendons
Bacteremia - ANS-Potential involvement of other organs and tissues in the body by
organisms invading blood vessels
Bacteremia - ANS-Potential involvement of other organs and tissues in the body by
organisms invading blood vessels
Bacterial osteomyelitis - ANS-inflammation of the bone and bone marrow
Barrett's esophagus - ANS-condition related to severe reflux esophagitis; normal lining
of the lower esophagus is destroyed and replaced by abnormal cells
Benign - ANS-Growth that closely resembles the cells of origin in structure and function
Benign - ANS-Growth that closely resembles the cells of origin in structure and function
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) - ANS-Enlargement of prostate gland
Bezoar - ANS-solid mass of indigestible material that accumulates in your digestive tract
, Blood-brain barrier (BBB) - ANS-Protective barrier that keeps unwanted substances
from reaching the brain
Blow-out fracture - ANS-Direct blow to orbit; occurs in the thinnest and weakest portion
of the orbit
Bone Island - ANS-Solitary, sharply defined areas of dense compact bone;
asymptomatic
Bowing fx - ANS-plastic deformity of bone
Boxer's fx - ANS-tranverse fx of the neck of the fifth metacarpal w/ palmar angulation of
the distal fragment
Brain Abscess - ANS-An encapsulated accumulation of pus within the cranium resulting
from a cranial infection
Bursitis - ANS-inflammation of the bursae
Butterfly fx - ANS-triangular fragment separated from 2 larger fragments
Can the hematopoietic system be directly imaged? - ANS-No
Carcinoma - ANS-Malignant neoplasms of epithelial cells origin
Carcinoma - ANS-Malignant neoplasms of epithelial cells origin
Cerebellum Atrophy - ANS-Degeneration from a previously normal cerebellar volume,
isolated atrophy of the cerebellum
Cerebral Contusion - ANS-Localized injury to brain tissue caused by movement of the
brain within the skullcap after blunt trauma to the skull
Chest x-rays are used to verify proper placement of what 4 devices? - ANS-1.
Endotracheal tube
2. Central venous catheter
3. Swan-Ganz catheter
4. Transvenous cardiac pacemaker
Cholelithiasis - ANS-gallstones
