Types of Collagen

What is Skin?

Skin is technically the largest organ in your body that functions as sensory and mechanical barrier organs with vitamin D synthesis capabilities. The cells that make up the skin include keratinocytes, melanocytes, dendritic dells, and inflammatory cells like lymphocytes. The…
SKIN PATHOLOGY Mycosis Fungoides

WHAT IS SKIN PATHOLOGY?

Skin pathology is the description of the clinical appearance of the skin at gross and microscopic examination, its structure and functional changes in the presence of ailments.  Skin pathology includes:  Infections of the skinDisorders of epidermal appendagesDisorders of epidermal maturationAcute…
Neurogenic Shock

What is Neurogenic Shock?

Neurogenic shock results from loss of vascular tone associated with anesthesia or secondary to a spinal cord injury. What is the Pathology of Neurogenic Shock? The pathology of neurogenic shock is: -Etiology: The cause of neurogenic shock is  autonomic dysregulation…
Cardiogenic Shock

What is Cardiogenic Shock?

Cardiogenic shock results from low cardiac output due to myocardial pump failure. What is the Pathology of Cardiogenic Shock? The pathology of cardiogenic shock is: -Etiology: The cause of cardiogenic shock is myocardial damage, injury, or compression. -Genes involved: None. …
Multiple Organ Dysfunction

What is Multiple Organ Dysfunction?

Multiple organ dysfunction (MOD) is the development of potentially reversible physiologic damage to two or more organ systems. What is the Pathology of Multiple Organ Dysfunction? The pathology of multiple organ dysfunction is: -Etiology: The cause of multiple organ dysfunction…
Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome

What is Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome?

Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) is a clinical syndrome characterized by systemic inflammation and widespread tissue injury. What is the Pathology of Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome? The pathology of systemic inflammatory response syndrome is: -Etiology: The cause of systemic inflammatory…
Septic Shock

What is Septic Shock?

Septic Shock results from arterial vasodilation and venous blood pooling that stems from the systemic immune response to microbial infection. What is the Pathology of Septic Shock? The pathology of septic shock is: -Etiology: The cause of septic shock is…
Hypovolemic Shock

What is Hypovolemic Shock?

Hypovolemic shock results from low cardiac output due to loss of blood or plasma volume. What is the Pathology of Hypovolemic Shock? The pathology of hypovolemic shock is: -Etiology: The cause of hypovolemic shock is hemorrhage or fluid loss from…
SHOCK

WHAT IS SHOCK?

Shock is a life-threatening manifestation of circulatory failure. Types of shock include: Hypovolemic shockSeptic shock Cardiogenic shockNeurogenic shock Type of ShockClinical ExamplesPrincipal Pathogenic MechanismsCardiogenicMyocardial infarction, Rupture of the Ventricular Wall, Arrythmia, Pulmonary Embolism, Cardiac TamponadeFailure of myocardial pumpHypovolemicBlood Loss, Burns, Diarrhea,…
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Salivary Gland

What is Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Salivary Gland?

Squamous cell carcinoma of the salivary gland is a malignant epithelial tumor of the salivary gland.  What is the Pathology of Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Salivary Gland? The pathology of squamous cell carcinoma is:  -Etiology: The cause of squamous…