Pathology (4 year)

The aim of the Course is to provide the knowledge of macroscopic and microscopic lesions of diseases of organs and systems, with specific attention to the relationship between lesions, symptoms and clinical signs. Furthermore, the course proposes to convey to the student the notions concerning the role of the pathologist and the importance of collaboration with medical colleagues and surgeons.
Contents:
knowledge of the malformative, dysmetablic, inflammatory, immune-mediated and/or neoplastic pathology of:
· skin and soft tissues
· skeletal system
· cardio-vascular system
· central and peripheral nervous system
· lymphohaemopoietic system
· endocrine system
· respiratory system and pleura
· female genital apparatus, placenta and breast
· kidney and urinary tract
· male genital apparatus
· digestive system
Diagnostic techniques: histology, histochemistry, immunohistochemistry, cytology, electron microscopy and molecular analysis
Frozen tissue analysis: indications, use and interpretation

The aim of the Course is to provide the knowledge of macroscopic and microscopic lesions of diseases of organs and systems, with specific attention to the relationship between lesions, symptoms and clinical signs. Furthermore, the course proposes to convey to the student the notions concerning the role of the pathologist and the importance of collaboration with medical colleagues and surgeons.
Contents:
knowledge of the malformative, dysmetablic, inflammatory, immune-mediated and/or neoplastic pathology of:
· skin and soft tissues
· skeletal system
· cardio-vascular system
· central and peripheral nervous system
· lymphohaemopoietic system
· endocrine system
· respiratory system and pleura
· female genital apparatus, placenta and breast
· kidney and urinary tract
· male genital apparatus
· digestive system
Diagnostic techniques: histology, histochemistry, immunohistochemistry, cytology, electron microscopy and molecular analysis
Frozen tissue analysis: indications, use and interpretation