HPV-Infected Squamous Cell (Koilocyte) of the Cervix

Cervix Pathology Study Guide

Cervix Pathology Video Cervix The cervix refers to the uterus neck. The cervix is comprised of: Ectocervix (aka exocervix) Endocervix Transition zone Nonkeratinizing squamous epithelium lines the ectocervix. Columnar cells make up the inner layer lining the endocervix. The transition…
Infections of the Female Genital System

Uterus Pathology Study Guide

Uterus Pathology Video Uterus The uterus is responsible for incubating human life. The mucosal lining of the uterus is called endometrium. The endometrium is supported by a smooth muscular wall called the myometrium. Hormonal sensitivity exists in the endometrium. Estrogen…
Cryptorchidism

Testicle Pathology Study Guide

Testicle Pathology Video Testicle pathology refers to lesions, disorders, and tumors that affect the testes. Testicle pathology includes: Cryptorchidism Orchitis Testicular torsion Varicocele Hydrocele Testicular tumors (germ cell tumors and sex cord tumors) Lymphoma Cryptorchidism Cryptorchidism refers to testicle's inability…
Congenital Anomalies of the Penis

Penis Pathology Study Guide

Penis Pathology Video Penis pathology refers to lesions or abnormalities of the penis. Penis pathology includes: Hypospadias Epispadias Condyloma acuminata Lymphogranuloma venereum Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the penis Hypospadias Hypospadias is an opening of the urethra on the penis’s…
What Characterizes Placental Abnormalities

Gestational Pathology Study Guide

Gestational Pathology Video Gestational pathology is pathology of the placenta or embryo. Gestational pathology includes: Ectopic pregnancy Spontaneous abortion Placenta previa Placental abruption Placenta accreta Preeclampsia Eclampsia Hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes and low platelets (HELLP) syndrome Sudden infant death syndrome…
Mature Cystic Teratoma of the Ovary

Ovary Pathology Study Guide

Ovary Pathology Video Ovary The follicle is the ovary's functional unit. An oocyte and granulosa and theca cells surround the oocyte in a follicle. The luteinizing hormone or (LH) stimulates theca cells to produce androgen. The follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) stimulates…
Hypertension

Hypertension Pathology Study Guide

Hypertension Hypertension Pathology Video A blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg or greater indicates high blood pressure, aka hypertension. Hypertension can involve the pulmonary circulation, systemic circulation, or both. Pulmonary hypertension refers to hypertension in the arteries that deliver blood from…
Arteriosclerosis

Arteriosclerosis, Aortic Dissection and Aneurysm Pathology Study Guide

Arteriosclerosis, Aortic Dissection, and Aneurysm Pathology Video Arteriosclerosis Arteriosclerosis is due to the blood artery wall thickening, literally "hard arteries." The types of arteriosclerosis include: Atherosclerosis (hardening and narrowing of large arteries) Arteriolosclerosis (hardening and calcification of small arteries) Mönckeberg…
Churg-Strauss Syndrome

Vasculitis Pathology Study Guide

Vasculitis Vasculitis Pathology Video Vasculitis is inflammation of the blood vessel wall. The arterial wall is made of three layers which include: Tunica intima (endothelial intima) Tunica media (smooth muscle) Adventitia (connective tissue adventitia) Structure of an Artery Wall. See…
Juvenile Hemangiomas aka Infantile Hemangioma Clinical Picture

Vascular Tumors Pathology Study Guide

Vascular Tumors Vascular Tumors Pathology Video Vascular tumors are abnormal growths of vascular tissue. Vascular tumors include: Hemangioma Angiosarcoma Kaposi sarcoma Hemangioma A hemangioma is a benign tumor made up of blood vessels.  Hemangiomas often present on newborns at birth,…