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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