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An autopsy of a 42-year-old man, who suffered from chronic diffuse bronchitis and died of cardiopulmonary failure. Shows large hyperinflated lungs that cover mediastinum with their edges. The lungs do not deflate, are colored pale gray, crunch on section; lung surface does not straighten out when pressed with a finger, resulting in a permanent depression. Mucopurulent exudate is produced from the brochial lumen. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Answer options

  1. Chronic focal emphysema
  2. Interstitial emphysema
  3. Primary idiopathic emphysema
  4. Vicarious compensatory emphysema
  5. Chronic diffuse obstructive emphysema
Correct answer

Chronic diffuse obstructive emphysema

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