Lecture 1 - Introduction to pathology Flashcards
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Pathology studies… (3)
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- The underlying causes of diseases, “Aetiology”
- Mechanisms that result in the signs and symptoms of the patient - “Pathogenesis”
- Morphologic changes: the structural alteration induced in the cells and organs of the body.
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Subdivisions of pathology (6)
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• Clinical Pathology: include • Haematology, Microbiology, Immunology, Toxicology, o Chemical pathology and Genetics • Anatomic pathology • Histopathology and Cytopathology • Forensic pathology and autopsy • Experimental pathology
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Techniques in pathology (6)
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- Anatomic Pathology
- Biochemical techniques
- Hematological techniques
- Medical microbiology
- Serology
- Flow cytometry
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Techniques in pathology - Anatomic Pathology techniques (4)
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o Light Microscopy
o Immunohistochemistry & immunofluorescence
o Electron microscopy
o Molecular pathology
5
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Diagnostic Pathology (3)
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- Biopsies
- Organ resection
- Cytology
6
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Diagnostic Pathology - Biopsies (3)
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o Needle biopsy
o Endoscopic biopsy
o Incisional biopsy
7
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Diagnostic Pathology - Cytology (4)
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o Exfoliate cytology
o Fluid cytology
o Washing cell
o Fine needle aspiration cytology
