General Pathology

Students must have previous knowledge on anatomy and physiology.

During classes a theoretical-pratical approach of the different topics will take place, encouraging an active participation of the students. Clinical problems will be discussed in a team-work fashion throughout the semester, in order to improve their clinical thinking and interpretation of exams used for diagnosis, as well as their ability to select the best treatment for each case.

The student must acquire knowledge of:
– Pathology of all human systems
– Distinction between normal and abnormal function of all systems of the organism
– Identification, by system, of the most frequent pathological processes to its aetiology, epidemiology, symptoms, signs, prognosis and treatment

The student must acquire skills to:
– Recognition and description of the signs and symptoms of most frequent pathologies
– Recognition of the relations between signs and symptoms

The student must acquire skills to:
– Retain and develop knowledge of pathology
– Understand the pathological mechanisms related to the environment
– Relate the pathologies to the exposure of individuals to risk agents

Clinical history: anamnesis and clinical examination.
Cell pathology and inflammation.
Immunopathology.
Neoplasia.
Genetic and developmental diseases.
Pathology of the cardiovascular system.
Pathology of the respiratory system.
Pathology of the digestive tract.
Pathology of the kidney and urinary tract.
Pathology of the reproductive system.
Pathology of the endocrine system.
Pathology of the musculoskeletal system.
Pathology of the nervous system and special senses.
Work-related diseases.

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