CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM PATHOLOGY

WHAT IS CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM PATHOLOGY?

Central nervous system pathology comprises of all the neurological disorders that affect the structure or function of the brain or spinal cord, which together make up the central nervous system (CNS). Each disease has its own set of signs and…
UPPER AIRWAY PATHOLOGY

WHAT IS UPPER AIRWAY PATHOLOGY?

Upper airway pathology is any lesion or disorder that may occur in the upper airway, which consists of the nose, pharynx, and larynx.  What is Inflammation of the Nose?  Inflammation of the nose is a condition of the mucosal lining…
ORAL PATHOLOGY

WHAT IS ORAL PATHOLOGY?

Oral pathology is the specialty of dentistry and discipline of pathology that deals with the nature, identification, and management of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions. What are Dental Caries? Dental caries may be defined as a bacterial disease…
PULMONARY PATHOLOGY

WHAT IS PULMONARY PATHOLOGY?

Pulmonary pathology is the scientific study of ailments to the lungs affecting its functions and structural responsibilities. What are Congenital Anomalies of the Pulmonary System? Congenital anomalies of the pulmonary system are developmental abnormalities of the lungs. Examples of congenital…
GASTROINTESTINAL PATHOLOGY

WHAT IS GASTROINTESTINAL PATHOLOGY?

Gastrointestinal pathology is the subspecialty of surgical pathology which deals with the diagnosis and characterization of neoplastic and non-neoplastic diseases of the digestive tract and accessory organs, such as the pancreas and liver. What are Congenital Abnormalities of the Gastrointestinal…
Chromosomal Disorders

WHAT ARE GENETIC DISORDERS?

Genetic disorders are conditions that are caused by an abnormality in an individual's DNA. What Are Mutations? Mutations are alterations in the nucleotide sequence of the genome of an organism, virus, or extrachromosomal DNA. Examples of mutations include: Point mutationsMutations…
VASCULAR PATHOLOGY

WHAT IS VASCULAR PATHOLOGY?

Vascular pathology is any disease or disorder that affects the vascular system. Vascular pathology includes: Vascular anomaliesVascular wall response to InjuryHypertensive vascular diseaseArteriosclerosisAtherosclerosis AneurysmsDissectionsVasculitisDisorders of blood vesselVein abnormalitiesLymphatic abnormalitiesVascular tumors What are Vascular Anomalies? Vascular anomalies are conditions are characterized by…
NUTRITIONAL DISEASE

WHAT IS A NUTRITIONAL DISEASE?

Nutritional pathology is any of the nutrient-related diseases or conditions. Nutritional pathology can cause illness in humans. A nutritional disease is any of the nutrient-related diseases and conditions that cause illness in humans. Nutritional pathology includes:  MalnutritionAnorexia nervosaBulimiaDietary insufficiencyVitamin deficienciesVitamin…
MALE GENITAL SYSTEM PATHOLOGY

WHAT IS MALE GENITAL SYSTEM PATHOLOGY?

Male genital system pathology is any disease or disorder that affects the male genital system, either structurally or functionally. What are Congenital Anomalies of the Penis? Congenital anomalies of the penis are the abnormal conditions of the penis that develop…
SALIVARY GLAND PATHOLOGY

WHAT IS SALIVARY GLAND PATHOLOGY?

Salivary gland pathology diseases or disorders that may happen to the salivary glands.  What are Salivary Glands?  Salivary glands are glands that produce secretions which aid in lubrication and digestion.  There are four types of salivary glands, three major and…