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Exudate and transudate are two types of fluid buildup in the body. Transudate is caused by systemic conditions that alter the pressure in blood vessels, causing fluid to leave the vascular system. Transudate has a low protein content and appears clearer. Exudate, on the other hand, is caused by tissRead more
Exudate and transudate are two types of fluid buildup in the body. Transudate is caused by systemic conditions that alter the pressure in blood vessels, causing fluid to leave the vascular system. Transudate has a low protein content and appears clearer.
Exudate, on the other hand, is caused by tissue leakage due to inflammation or local cellular damage. Exudate has a high protein content and can be identified by Light’s criteria.
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Acute inflammation is the initial physiological response to tissue damage, such as that caused by mechanical, thermal, electrical, irradiation, chemical, or infective insults. It can be acute (lasting for a few days) or chronic (in response to an ongoing and unresolved insult). Inflammation can deveRead more
Acute inflammation is the initial physiological response to tissue damage, such as that caused by mechanical, thermal, electrical, irradiation, chemical, or infective insults. It can be acute (lasting for a few days) or chronic (in response to an ongoing and unresolved insult). Inflammation can develop into permanent tissue damage or fibrosis.
The outcome of acute inflammation can be:
See less1. **Complete resolution:** With total repair and destruction of the insult.
2. **Fibrosis and scar formation:** Occurs in cases of significant inflammation.
3. **Chronic inflammation:** From a persisting insult or failure of resolution.
4. **Formation of an abscess:** A localized collection of pus.
5. **Organization:** The replacement of inflamed tissue by granulation tissue and scar tissue.