Osteosarcoma

Bone Pathology Study Guide

Bone Pathology Achondroplasia Achondroplasia literally means without chondrocyte growth. A-chondro-plasia. Achondroplasia is characterized by decreased cartilage proliferation in the development plate. Achondroplasia is the most common cause of dwarfism. Achondroplasia is related to an autosomal dominant (AD) activating mutation in…
Lipoma

Soft Tissue Tumors Pathology Study Guide

Lipoma A lipoma is a benign tumor composed of adipose tissue that typically develops just beneath the skin.  Lipomas are most commonly seen in adults. Lipomas may be treated by surgical excision. Definitive diagnosis of lipoma is made by pathology…
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Joint Pathology Study Guide

Joint pathology is the study of diseases and disorders that effect the joints. In this section we will focus on the following joint pathology: Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Seronegative spondyloarthropathies (ankylosing spondylitis, Reiter syndrome, psoriatic arthritis) Infectious arthritis Gout Pseudogout Joint…
MUSCLE PATHOLOGY

Skeletal Muscle Pathology Study Guide

Skeletal muscle pathology is the study of diseases and disorders that effect skeletal muscle. In this section we highlight non neoplastic entities that effect skeletal muscle, which include: Dermatomyositis Polymyositis Muscular dystrophy (Duchenne muscular dystrophy & Becker muscular dystrophy) Neuromuscular…