Question
Pathology Question on The respiratory system
A 56-year-old man was diagnosed with COVID-19 and was put on mechanical ventilation. He passed away after a week. What is the likely post-mortem change seen in the lungs?
A
Thick layer of fibrin lining the alveoli
B
Acute and chronic alveolar hemorrhage
C
Perivascular cuffing
D
Pulmonary artery hypertrophy with increased resistance
Answer
Acute and chronic alveolar hemorrhage
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (B) : Acute and chronic alveolar hemorrhage