What is Cardiovascular Pathology?
Cardiovascular pathology is usually caused by a buildup of fatty plaques in your arteries (atherosclerosis). Examples of cardiovascular pathology include: Myocardial infarctionPulseless electrical activity
What is Septic Shock?
Septic shock is a severe drop in blood pressure that results in highly abnormal problems with how cells work and produce energy. What is the Pathology of Septic Shock? The pathology of septic shock is: -Etiology: The cause of septic…
What is Sepsis?
Sepsis is a potentially life-threatening condition that occurs when the body’s response to an infection damages its own tissues which cause organs to function poorly and abnormally. What is the Pathology of Sepsis? The pathology of sepsis is: -Etiology: The…
What is an Autopsy?
An autopsy is an examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or the character and extent of changes produced by disease. An autopsy is a medical examination of a deceased person that involves the following:…
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…
What is Neurofibromatosis Type 2?
Neurofibromatosis type 2 is a condition of the nerves where slow-growing tumors develop in both ears leading to bilateral hearing loss due to the presence of schwannomas on the 8th cranial nerve. What is the Pathology of Neurofibromatosis Type 2?…
What is Neurofibromatosis Type 1?
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 is an inherited condition that causes benign tumors to grow along the nerves characterized by the café au lait spots, lisch nodules. What is the Pathology of Neurofibromatosis Type 1? The pathology of neurofibromatosis type 1 is:…
What is Neurofibromatosis?
Neurofibromatosis is a benign nerve tumor that forms bumps under the skin and it is known to develop anywhere in the body. Two types of neurofibromatosis include: Type 1 neurofibromatosis:Type 2 neurofibromatosis:
What are Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors?
Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors are cancerous tumors of the nerve sheath. What is the Pathology of Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors? The pathology of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors is: -Etiology: The cause of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors…
What are Neurofibromas?
Neurofibromas are benign peripheral nerve sheath tumors and can be superficial cutaneous, diffuse, or plexiform. What is the Pathology of Neurofibroma? The pathology of neurofibromas is: -Etiology: The cause of neurofibromas is a genetic mutation. -Genes involved: NF1 gene. -Pathogenesis:…