AIMS AND CONTENT

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The Pathological Anatomy Course intends to provide students with the necessary information on the pathological bases and morphological aspects of the major human diseases with particular reference to those of the head and neck district. The morphological pictures of the main neoplastic and inflammatory diseases of numerous organs and systems and the contribution of pathological anatomy to their diagnosis will then be treated. The general knowledge relating to 1) the macro and microscopic morphological lesions associated with the main human diseases and 2) the clinical-pathological correlations will be provided. More detailed information will be provided on the pathogenesis and histo-cytopathological aspects of odonto-stomatological diseases. The student must be able to define the role of histological, cytological and molecular investigations in the diagnostic and prognostic definition of these diseases.

TEACHING METHODS

Classroom lessons with slide projections and interactive slide seminars relating to clinical cases.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

1. The role of pathological anatomy in the diagnosis of tumors and non-neoplastic diseases
2. Histopathology and cytopathology
3. Classification, staging and grading of tumors
4. Intraoperative frozen examination
5. Autopsy
6. Histological, immunohistochemical and molecular techniques
7. Inflammatory processes of the oral cavity
8. Neoplasms and pre-neoplasms of the oral cavity
9. Odontogenic cysts and tumors
10. Pathology of the salivary glands
11. Basics of dermatological pathology
12. Basics of thyroid pathology
13. Basics of non-neoplastic pathology of the gastrointestinal tract
14. Basics of Breast and Lung Tumors

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

The teaching material consists of the slides presented during the lessons which are made available on AulaWeb.

Only for those wishing to learn more about this topic, we recommend: Robbins & Cotran - The pathological basis of diseases. EDRA (10th Italian edition, 2022)

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

ANNA MARCHESE (President)

GRAZIA MARIA SPAGGIARI (President)

VALERIO GAETANO VELLONE (President)

GABRIELLA PIETRA (President and Coordinator of Integrated Course)

ROBERTO FRANCO FIOCCA (President Substitute)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

March 2024

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Oral exam which will focus on the pathology topics covered during the lessons. The final grade will result from the overall outcome of the other portions of the Course.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The student will be examined on the contents of one or two topics held in class, with questions designed to evaluate his learning and his ability to make connections between the topics covered. The knowledge and definition of the basic elements of the subject must be known for the exam to be considered sufficient. The ability to critically interpret the topics covered by the exam will be evaluated. The correct use of specialized vocabulary and critical reasoning skills will also be considered.

Exam schedule