URINARY TRACT PATHOLOGY

WHAT IS URINARY TRACT PATHOLOGY?

Urinary tract pathology is defined as the pathologies that affect the urinary system. Urinary tract pathology includes: Congenital anomalies of the ureters Inflammation of the ureter Tumors of the ureter Obstructions of the ureter Congenital anomalies of the bladder Inflammation…
CARDIAC PATHOLOGY

WHAT IS CARDIAC PATHOLOGY?

Cardiac pathology is any lesion, disease, or malignancy that involves the heart. Examples of cardiac pathology includes:  Conduction disordersFlow obstructionPump failureRegurgitant flowRupture of the heartRupture of vesselsShunted flow What are the Effects of Aging on the Heart?  Effects of aging…
SOFT TISSUE PATHOLOGY

WHAT IS SOFT TISSUE PATHOLOGY?

Soft tissue pathology is the study of diseases that affect tissues other than bone and cartilage. These tissues include muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, blood vessels, nerves, and fat.  Soft tissue tumors generally fall within the following seven categories:  Adipose tissue…
OCULAR PATHOLOGY

WHAT IS OCULAR PATHOLOGY?

Ocular pathology deals with the varieties and nature of diseases affecting the eye and the surrounding structures. Anatomical regions of the eye include the orbit, eyelid, conjunctiva, sclera, cornea, anterior segment, uvea, retina, vitreous, and optic nerve.  What is Orbit…
INFECTIOUS DISEASES

WHAT ARE INFECTIOUS DISEASES?

Infectious diseases are disorders caused by living organisms. Infectious organisms include viral infections, bacterial infections, fungal infections, and parasitic infections. How Do Microorganisms Cause Disease? Microorganisms cause disease by infiltration and infection.  What are Sexually Transmitted Infections? Sexually transmitted Infections…
SHOCK

WHAT IS SHOCK?

Shock is a life-threatening manifestation of circulatory failure. Types of shock include: Hypovolemic shockSeptic shock Cardiogenic shockNeurogenic shock What is Hypovolemic Shock? Hypovolemic shock results from low cardiac output due to loss of blood or plasma volume. What is the Pathology…
JOINT PATHOLOGY

WHAT IS JOINT PATHOLOGY?

Joint pathology is any disease, disorder, or injury that affects human joints. What is Osteoarthritis?  Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that damages articular cartilage of synovial joints. What is the Pathology of Osteoarthritis? The pathology of osteoarthritis is:  -Etiology:…
EAR PATHOLOGY

WHAT IS EAR PATHOLOGY?

Ear pathology is any disease or disorder that affects the ear. What is Inflammation of the Ear?  Inflammation of the ear are inflammatory processes involving the ear that are typically due to bacterial or viral infections. Inflammation of the ear…
PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM PATHOLOGY

WHAT IS PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM PATHOLOGY?

Peripheral nervous system pathology is any disease or disorder that affects the peripheral nervous system.  Examples of peripheral nerve pathology include: Diseases of peripheral nervesInflammatory neuropathiesInfectious neuropathiesHormonal neuropathiesMetabolic and nutritional neuropathiesToxic neuropathiesMalignancy associated neuropathiesNeuropathies caused by physical forcesInherited peripheral neuropathiesDiseases…
WHITE BLOOD CELL PATHOLOGY

WHAT IS WHITE BLOOD CELL PATHOLOGY?

White blood cell pathology is a blood disorder in which the white blood cells are either abnormally low (leukopenia) or abnormally high (leukocytosis). There are two broad categories which include leukopenias and proliferative disorders (leukocytosis). The proliferation of white blood…