PATHOLOGY II

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This 4 credits course builds on the foundations acquired on Pathology I (DVMP 765) and focuses on the diseases of the special senses (eye and ear), exocrine pancreas and the alimentary, hepatobiliary, endocrine, cardiovascular, hemolymphatic, respiratory, reproductive, nervous and urinary systems. Its main objective is to enhance the basic knowledge of general pathology while focusing on the pathogenesis and main gross and microscopic lesions of common diseases in domestic animals. Case study reviews focus on the following topics: - Study of gross pathological specimens and recognition of pathological lesions. - Post-mortem techniques collection of morbid materials for pathological diagnosis. - Techniques for preservation and dispatch of materials. - Section cutting, staining and identification of microscopic lesions. - Examination slides depicting changes in cells and tissues. - Examination and interpretation of oncological tissue slides.