Department of Pathology | Courses and Training

The course of pathology for medical students delivered within their 4th, 5th and 6th semesters consists of general pathology systemic pathology and clinical pathology. In general pathology emphasis is on illustrating the basic reactions to disturbances that occur in the body. In systemic pathology will discuss in detail about the diseases specific to particular organs or systems. Clinical pathology is composed of haematology and chemical pathology.

1. General Pathology

General Pathology Introduction to pathology, Cell injury, Acute inflammation, Inflammatory mediators, Chronic inflammation, Tuberculosis & Leprosy/Amyloidosis, Wound Healing, Haemodynamic disorders, Circulation Disturbances, Neoplasia

2. Systemic pathology

    Cardiovascular system - Atherosclerosis, IHD, Aneurysm, Arthritis, HPT, Rheumatic heart disease, Infective endocarditic, Cardiomyopathy, Pericarditis

    Gastro Intestinal System - Oesophagial Ca, Gastritis, Gastric ulcer, Gastric Ca, Small bowel, Colonic polyps and Ca, IBD, Liver, Pancreas , DM

3. Genitourinary System

Acute and Chronic Pyelonephritis, Hydronephrosis, Stones, Bladder and Prostate, Glomerulonephritis, Cyst, Tumour

4. Genital System

Female genital Tract, Male genital Tract

5. Hematology

Haemopoesis and iron deficiency anaemia, Megaloloblastic anaemia, Haemolytic anaemias, Pancytopenia, Acute leukaemia, Myeloproliferative disorders, WBC disorders, Introduction to haemostasis and thrombocytopenia, inherited and acquired bleeding disorders, Multiple myeloma, Chronic leukemias and lymphoma

6. Nervous System

CNS infections, Cerebrovascular accidents, Effects Increased intracranial pressure/SOL, Tumours of central nervous system

7. Respiratory System

Pneumonia, Bronchial asthma, Bronchiectasis, Chronic bronchitis, Emphysema, pneumoconiosis, Tumors of lung and pleura

8. Thyroid Gland

Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Multinodular goiter, Graves disease, Neoplasms of thyroid – benign, Malignant neoplasms of thyroid

9. Breast

Acute mastitis, Ductectasia, Granulomatous mastitis, Fibrocystic disease, Fibroadenoma, Lactating adenoma, Breast carcinoma

10. Bone

Introduction, Formation and ossification, Osteomyelitis, Osteomalacia, Osteoporosis, Bone tumors

11. Chemical Pathology

Disorders of carbohydrate metabolism, Investigations of Disorders of carbohydrate metabolism, Investigations of thyroid disorders, Investigations of liver disorders, Salt and water metabolism, Disorders of Lipid Metabolism, Investigations of Disorders of lipid metabolism, Investigations of disorders of Pituitary and Adrenal glands, Investigations of Renal disorders, Acid base balance


   
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