Human Pathology (5th year)
A.Y. 2024/2025
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide students with the tools:
· to learn the pathological basis of the diseases of the various organs and systems.
· to be able to integrate macroscopic, microscopic (histological and cytological) and molecular alterations in the specific clinical context.
· to correctly understand the pathological "report", in its entirety and with its clinical implications.
The course will also describe the main diagnostic procedures in surgical pathology, the professional skills, responsibilities, and areas of activity of the pathologist.
· to learn the pathological basis of the diseases of the various organs and systems.
· to be able to integrate macroscopic, microscopic (histological and cytological) and molecular alterations in the specific clinical context.
· to correctly understand the pathological "report", in its entirety and with its clinical implications.
The course will also describe the main diagnostic procedures in surgical pathology, the professional skills, responsibilities, and areas of activity of the pathologist.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course, the student must know:
· The pathological basis of the diseases of the various organs and systems.
· The most important diagnostic approaches of pathology (exfoliative and aspiration cytology, histology, frozen sections) and the techniques (immunohistochemistry and molecular pathology).
· Possible applications of these diagnostic approaches in preventive medicine (cytological and molecular screening) and in the evaluation of prognostic and predictive parameters.
· How to correctly understand and integrate the information provided by the pathology report in the clinic for an adequate therapeutic decision-making process.
· The pathological basis of the diseases of the various organs and systems.
· The most important diagnostic approaches of pathology (exfoliative and aspiration cytology, histology, frozen sections) and the techniques (immunohistochemistry and molecular pathology).
· Possible applications of these diagnostic approaches in preventive medicine (cytological and molecular screening) and in the evaluation of prognostic and predictive parameters.
· How to correctly understand and integrate the information provided by the pathology report in the clinic for an adequate therapeutic decision-making process.
Lesson period: year
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Course syllabus
Pathology of the skin
Inflammatory disorders of the skin
Non-melanocytic tumors
Melanocytic tumors
Pathology of the breast
Inflammatory lesions
Pre-neoplastic lesions
Benign and malignant tumors
Pathology of the Central Nervous System
Cerebral Edema, Hydrocephalus, Trauma
Cerebrovascular Disease
Infections
Demyelinating Diseases
Neurodegenerative Diseases
Tumors
Pathology of the Urinary Tract and Male Genital System
Glomerular Diseases
Tubular and Interstitial Diseases
Vascular Diseases
Neoplasms of the Kidney
Ureters
Urinary Bladder
Testis and Epididymis
Prostate
Pathology of the head and neck
Tumors of the oral cavity
Tumors of the salivary glands
Pathology of the bone, joints and soft tissues tumors
Tumors of the bone
Tumors of the soft tissues
Pathology of the female genital tract
Pathology of the cervix
Pathology of the uterus
Functional Endometrial Disorders
Endometriosis and adenomyosis
Endometrial Hyperplasia
Tumors of the endometrium and myometrium
Pathology of the ovary
Non-neoplastic and functional
Cysts of the ovary
tumors of the ovary
Gestational and placental disorders
Pathology of the thymus and mediastinum
Transplantation pathology
Inflammatory disorders of the skin
Non-melanocytic tumors
Melanocytic tumors
Pathology of the breast
Inflammatory lesions
Pre-neoplastic lesions
Benign and malignant tumors
Pathology of the Central Nervous System
Cerebral Edema, Hydrocephalus, Trauma
Cerebrovascular Disease
Infections
Demyelinating Diseases
Neurodegenerative Diseases
Tumors
Pathology of the Urinary Tract and Male Genital System
Glomerular Diseases
Tubular and Interstitial Diseases
Vascular Diseases
Neoplasms of the Kidney
Ureters
Urinary Bladder
Testis and Epididymis
Prostate
Pathology of the head and neck
Tumors of the oral cavity
Tumors of the salivary glands
Pathology of the bone, joints and soft tissues tumors
Tumors of the bone
Tumors of the soft tissues
Pathology of the female genital tract
Pathology of the cervix
Pathology of the uterus
Functional Endometrial Disorders
Endometriosis and adenomyosis
Endometrial Hyperplasia
Tumors of the endometrium and myometrium
Pathology of the ovary
Non-neoplastic and functional
Cysts of the ovary
tumors of the ovary
Gestational and placental disorders
Pathology of the thymus and mediastinum
Transplantation pathology
Prerequisites for admission
To attend the exam the student must have passed the exam of General Pathology and Physiopathology. To successfully face the course the student must have knowledge provided by previous teachings of Human Anatomy, Histology and Embriology, General Pathology and Physiopathology, Human Physiology and Biology and Genetics.
Teaching methods
Each credit includes hours of frontal and innovative teaching. The innovative teaching activities consist in the deepening of specific topics of the course syllabus, that will be selected by the students and the teacher. Such activity will be carried out in active collaboration between students and teacher.
The course includes 2 CFU of synchronous learning in the III year, 2 CFU of synchronous learning in the IV year 2 and 6 CFU in the V year, of which 5 of synchronous learning and 1 unsynchronous learning.
Unsynchronous learning will be mainly articulated through the methodology of work in small groups and particular attention will be given to the development of clinical-pathological reasoning, the application of a correct diagnostic algorithm, the development of correct differential diagnosis based on emerged evidence, and the correct interpretation of the pathological reports.
The course includes 2 CFU of synchronous learning in the III year, 2 CFU of synchronous learning in the IV year 2 and 6 CFU in the V year, of which 5 of synchronous learning and 1 unsynchronous learning.
Unsynchronous learning will be mainly articulated through the methodology of work in small groups and particular attention will be given to the development of clinical-pathological reasoning, the application of a correct diagnostic algorithm, the development of correct differential diagnosis based on emerged evidence, and the correct interpretation of the pathological reports.
Teaching Resources
Pelosi G, Sapino A, Maiorano E. Manual of Functional Pathological Anatomy. Minerva Medica Editions, 2022.
Strayer D.S., Rubin Emanuel. "General Pathology. Pathological anatomy". Piccin New Library, latest edition
Kumar V, Abbas A.K., J.C. Aster. "Robbins & Cotran. Pathological Anatomy". EDRA, latest edition
Additional learning material (pptx presentation, pdf ), will be made available during the course.
Strayer D.S., Rubin Emanuel. "General Pathology. Pathological anatomy". Piccin New Library, latest edition
Kumar V, Abbas A.K., J.C. Aster. "Robbins & Cotran. Pathological Anatomy". EDRA, latest edition
Additional learning material (pptx presentation, pdf ), will be made available during the course.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam consists of two "in itinere" oral tests, at the end of the III and IV years respectively, and an oral test at the end of the V year.
The student's ability will be valuated to:
a) Clearly and comprehensively define the pathological basis of the different human diseases.
b) Decide appropriately how and when to request a pathological examination in the patient's therapy, care, and follow-up process.
c) Correctly use the diagnostic algorithm of the various pathological investigations available, based on the knowledge of their cost / benefit ratio.
d) Carry out and adequately send the samples taken from the patient to the pathologist.
e) Correctly understand the pathology report.
Passing the test will result in a mark expressed out of thirty.
The student's ability will be valuated to:
a) Clearly and comprehensively define the pathological basis of the different human diseases.
b) Decide appropriately how and when to request a pathological examination in the patient's therapy, care, and follow-up process.
c) Correctly use the diagnostic algorithm of the various pathological investigations available, based on the knowledge of their cost / benefit ratio.
d) Carry out and adequately send the samples taken from the patient to the pathologist.
e) Correctly understand the pathology report.
Passing the test will result in a mark expressed out of thirty.
MED/08 - PATHOLOGY - University credits: 6
Informal teaching: 16 hours
Lessons: 40 hours
: 20 hours
Lessons: 40 hours
: 20 hours
Professor:
Gianelli Umberto
Shifts:
Turno
Professor:
Gianelli UmbertoProfessor(s)