Acute Rheumatic Fever

Valvular Disorders Pathology Study Guide

Valvular Disorders Valvular Disorders Pathology Video The heart has four valves: Aortic valve Pulmonic valve Tricuspid valve Mitral valve The cardiac valves ideally prevent backflow. Valvular lesions generally result in stenosis or regurgitation. Acute Rheumatic Fever Acute rheumatic fever is…
Interstitial Pneumonia

Pulmonary Infections Pathology Study Guide

Pulmonary Infections Pathology Video Pulmonary Infections Pulmonary infections are disease of the lungs due to microorganisms. Pulmonary infections include: Pneumonia (various types) Tuberculosis Pneumonia Pneumonia is a parenchymal lung infection. Pneumonia may occur when the body's natural defenses are weakened…
Urinary Tract Infections

Urinary Tract Infections Pathology Study Guide

Urinary Tract Infections Pathology Video Urinary Tract Infections Urinary tract infections are infection of the urethra, bladder, or kidney. Urinary tract infections include: Cystitis Sterile pyuria Urethritis Pyelonephritis Chronic pyelonephritis Nephrolithiasis Ascending infection is the primary cause of urinary tract…
Oligodendroglioma

Central Nervous System Tumors Pathology Study Guide

Central Nervous System Tumors Pathology Video CNS Tumors Central nervous system (CNS) tumors are abnormal growths that involve the central nervous system. Types of central nervous system (CNS) tumors include: Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) Meningioma Schwannoma Oligodendroglioma Pilocytic astrocytoma Medulloblastoma Ependymoma…
Congenital Heart Disease

Congenital Heart Defects Pathology Study Guide

Congenital Heart Defects Pathology Video Congenital Heart Defects Congenital heart defects occur throughout embryogenesis (usually weeks 3 through 8). Congenital heart defects are observed in 1% of live births. Most congenital heart defects are incidental and not clinically significant. Congenital…
Volvulus

Small Bowel Pathology Study Guide

Small Bowel Pathology Video Small bowel pathology includes: Duodenal atresia Meckel diverticulum Volvulus Intussusception Small bowel infarction Lactose intolerance Celiac disease Tropical sprue Whipple disease Abetalipoproteinemia Neuroendocrine tumor Acute appendicitis Duodenal Atresia Duodenal atresia is due to a congenital failure…
Esophageal Cancer

Esophagus Pathology Study Guide

Esophagus Pathology Video Esophagus pathology includes: Tracheoesophageal fistula Esophageal fistula Esophageal web Zenker diverticulum Mallory-Weiss syndrome Esophageal varices Tracheoesophageal Fistula A tracheoesophageal fistula is a congenital abnormality. The most typical form of tracheoesophageal fistula has proximal esophageal atresia and a…
Helicobacter Pylori, Stomach Biopsy, Giemsa Stain

Stomach Pathology Study Guide

Stomach Pathology Video Stomach pathology includes: Gastroschisis Omphalocele Pyloric stenosis Acute gastritis Chronic gastritis Peptic ulcer disease Gastric carcinoma Gastroschisis Gastroschisis is a congenital malformation of the anterior abdominal wall results in the exposure of abdominal contents. Omphalocele An omphalocele…
Cholecystitis

Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Pathology Study Guide

Gallbladder Pathology and Biliary Tract Pathology Video Gallbladder and biliary tract pathology includes: Biliary atresia Gallstones Biliary colic Acute cholecystitis Chronic cholecystitis Ascending cholangitis Gallstone ileus Gallbladder carcinoma Biliary Atresia Biliary atresia is due to failure of biliary atresia to…
Congestive Heart Failure

Heart Failure Pathology Study Guide

Heart Failure Pathology Video Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Congestive heart failure is pump failure of the heart. Congestive heart failure is divided into: Left sided heart failure Right sided heart failure Left-Sided Heart Failure Risk factors for left sided heart…