Introduction to Pathology

Question 1

Pathogenesis is …

Answer 1

how an individual disease develops and progresses

Question 2

3 basic pathological mechanisms

Answer 2

1) inflammation
> acute
> chronic

2) neoplasia
> benign
> malignant

3) circulatory disorders
> thrombosis
> embolism
> infarction

Question 3

Macroscopic features are …

Answer 3

features of pathology that are visible with the naked eye

Question 4

Microscopic features are …

Answer 4

features of pathology not visible with the naked eye

Question 5

Outcomes of pathology include …

Answer 5

1) resolution in acute cases

2) persistence in chronic cases

3) progression

Question 6

Features of Acute and Chronic Inflammation

Answer 6

Acute
> neutrophil mediated
> healing and repair occurs
> abscess formation

Chronic
> lymphocyte mediated
> macrophages
> plasma cells

Question 7

What is diagnostic pathology?

Answer 7

diagnosis, prognosis and treatment planning of disease based on macroscopic, microscopic and molecular examination and analysis of tissue samples