THYMUS PATHOLOGY

WHAT IS THYMUS PATHOLOGY?

Thymus pathology is diseases or conditions that may occur to the thymus. Thymic pathology includes congenital issues, cysts, and oncological diseases.  What are Developmental Disorders of the Thymus? Developmental disorders of the thymus include:  Thymic aplasiaThymic hypoplasiaThymic cysts What is…
PITUITARY GLAND PATHOLOGY

WHAT IS PITUITARY GLAND PATHOLOGY?

Pituitary gland pathology is the gross and microscopic study of the pituitary gland, it's structural and functional changes in the presence of an illness with clinical manifestations such as hyperpituitarism, hypopituitarism, and local mass effects. What are the Cells of…
PHYSICAL INJURY

WHAT IS A PHYSICAL INJURY?

Physical injury is the study of the causes and effects of physical disease or injury, aka physical injury, which is damage to the body caused by an external force. Physical injury includes:  Mechanical traumaThermal injuryElectrical injuryIonizing radiation injuryDeath What is…
PREGNANCY PATHOLOGY

WHAT IS PREGNANCY PATHOLOGY?

Pregnancy pathology is lesions or disorders that may occur to the fetus or placenta during pregnancy, or related conditions. Pregnancy pathology includes:  Disorders of early pregnancyDisorders of late pregnancyGestational trophoblastic disease What are Disorders of Early Pregnancy? Disorders of early…
LIVER PATHOLOGY

WHAT IS LIVER PATHOLOGY?

Liver pathology is the study of liver disease. What is Liver Failure? Liver failure is the loss of liver function Examples of liver failure include:  Acute liver failureAcute on chronic liver failureChronic liver failure is the loss of liver function…
GALLBLADDER PATHOLOGY

WHAT IS GALLBLADDER PATHOLOGY?

Gallbladder pathology are diseases or disorders involving the gallbladder.  What are Congenital Anomalies of the Gallbladder? Congenital anomalies of the gallbladder are rare, difficult to diagnose with imaging studies, and can be accompanied by other malformations of the biliary or…
SPLEEN PATHOLOGY

WHAT IS SPLEEN PATHOLOGY?

Spleen pathology is the scientific gross and microscopic pattern studies of the causes of disease and the associated changes at the levels of cells, tissues, and organs, which results in the presenting signs and symptoms associated with anomalies of the…
MUSCLE PATHOLOGY

WHAT IS MUSCLE PATHOLOGY?

Muscle pathology is a disorder related to muscles.  What are Diseases of the Skeletal Muscle System? Diseases of the skeletal muscle system are diseases that affect the skeletal muscles. Diseases of the skeletal muscle system include:  Skeletal muscle atrophyNeurogenic and…
RED BLOOD CELL PATHOLOGY

WHAT IS RED BLOOD CELL PATHOLOGY?

Red blood cell pathology is the anomalies associated with the structure, volume, and alterations of the red blood cells normal functioning, oxygen transportation. Red blood cell pathology includes:  AnemiasBleeding disordersPolycythemiaTransfusion complications  What is Anemia? Anemia is a reduction in circulating…
THE PATHOLOGY OF HEMOSTASIS

WHAT IS THE PATHOLOGY OF HEMOSTASIS?

Hemostasis: Integrity of the blood vessel is necessary to carry blood tissues. Damage to the vascular wall is repaired by hemostasis, which involves the formation of a thrombus at the site of vessel injury. Hemostasis has two phases: Primary and…