module 1 - introduction to pathology

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the study of structural and functional manifestations of disease

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PATHOLOGY

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the study of disease that can cause abnormalities in the structure or function of various organ systems

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PATHOLOGY

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study of various pathologic conditions and its effect on radiologic procedures, techniques and overall radiographic image

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RADIOLOGIC PATHOLOGY

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observable changes resulting from cellular changes in the disease process

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MANIFESTATIONS

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the sequence of events producing cellular changes that ultimately lead to observable changes

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PATHOGENESIS

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any abnormal disturbance of the function or structure of the human body as a result of some type of injury

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DISEASE

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the patient’s perception of the disease

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SYMPTOM

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objective manifestation and can be detected by the physician during examination

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SIGN

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a group of signs and symptoms that characterizes a specific abnormal disturbance

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SYNDROME

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cleft lip aka

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Patau’s syndrome

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pinching of nerve due to the inflammation and swelling of tendons

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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aka mermaid syndrome

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sirenomelia

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the study of the cause of a disease

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ETIOLOGY

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those adverse responses that occur from medical treatment itself

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iatrogenic reactions

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showing or causing no identifiable symptoms

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asymptomatic

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example of idiopathic

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hutchinson-gilford progeria

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which has been acquired while the patient is in a hospital

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NOSOCOMIAL INFECTION

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examples of chronic diseases

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asthma
heart disease
hypertension
arthritis
diabetes mellitus
low back pain

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present more slowly and last for a very long time

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chronic disease

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usually have a quick onset and last for a short period of time

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acute diseases

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the investigation of disease in large groups

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epidemiology

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examples of acute diseases

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gastroenteritis
lacerations
middle ear infection
upper respiratory infection
pneumonia
fractures

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Identification of a disease an individual is believed to have

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diagnosis

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the prediction of course and outcome for a given disease

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prognosis

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diseases of high prevalence in an area where a given causative organism is commonly found

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endemic

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a disease which simultaneously affects large numbers of people in a community

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epidemic

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the number of cases found in a given population

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prevalence

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the number of new cases found in a given time

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incidence

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• the incidence of sickness sufficient to interfere with an individual’s normal daily routine
• ratio of sick to well persons in a given area

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morbidity rate

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• the number of deaths caused by a particular disease averaged over a population
• ratio of actual deaths to expected death from a given disease

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mortality rate