Class Pathological Anatomy II

Special Pathology is the discipline that applies the knowledge of General Pathology to the various systems. Special Pathology II studies the diseases, lesions and their pathophysiology in the respiratory, cardiovascular, digestive, associated glands of the digestive tract, urinary tract and skin. It is also the discipline where necropsies are performed on various species of animals.

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1 Respiratory system Congenital diseases, pigmentation, vascular and differentiation abnormalities, inflammation and neoplasia. 2 Cardiovascular system Congenital diseases, vascular and differentiation abnormalities, inflammation and neoplasia. 3 Digestive tract Congenital diseases, vascular and differentiation abnormalities, inflammation and neoplasia. 4 Liver, biliary tract and pancreas Congenital and vascular diseases, degeneration, pigmentation, differentiation anomalies, inflammation and neoplasia. 5 Urinary system Congenital disease, vascular abnormalities, differentiation anomalies, inflammation and neoplasia. 6 Integument Skin lesions (primary and secondary), congenital diseases, inflammation, histological patterns of skin responses to agression. 7. Necropsy. Observation and interpretation of macroscopic lesions by performing necropsies, observation of macroscopic images and anatomical pieces.

The Pathological Anatomy course offers "hands-on" learning, in which students have the opportunity to perform necropsies and observe diseases in the necropsy room . This approach based on the problem-based learning method, is based on the elaboration of reports as an autonomous work to deepen the knowledge about the cases studied. This methodology encourages research and independent study, providing a more meaningful understanding of theoretical concepts and the development of critical skills for medical practice.

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