2018/2019

2020/2021

DM270

MED/04 (GENERAL PATHOLOGY)

DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL-SURGICAL, DIAGNOSTIC AND PEDIATRIC SCIENCES

SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE

PERCORSO COMUNE

3°

(01/10/2020 - 22/01/2021)

6

48 lesson hours

Italian

ORAL TEST

STIVALA LUCIA ANNA (titolare) - 6 ECTS

Knowledge of Cellular and Molecular Biology Biochemistry, Genetics, Physiology, Anatomy, Histology are required for understanding the course.

Knowledge of the main agents (chemical, physical and biological) that alter structures and functions of the organism.
Knowledge of the mechanisms through which many agents cause biological damage (cell, tissue, organ) determinant for the onset of disease.
Knowledge of the body's response to various endogenous and exogenous pathogens. Particular attention will be dedicated to the mechanisms of immunity and inflammation, healing (by resolution, regeneration and repair) as well as the chronicity of disease processes.
Insights into the relationships between localized injuries and systemic diseases.

General pathology is the discipline studying both the agents causing human diseases and the molecular mechanisms of the pathological processes by the crucial help of experimental models. In particular, the course will focus on the dynamics of cellular injury, including cell death as apoptosis and necrosis, and the elementary lesions (degenerative diseases, inflammatory processes, immunological lesions, cell growth alterations, in particular malignant tumours) and some examples of complex lesions (thrombus and atheroma).

The course of General Pathology consists of lectures by using PowerPoint presentations projected on the screen, in-depth studies using the blackboard and demonstrations with digital microscope in the lecture theatre (optional). The teacher is available for any explanation of the topics covered in the course during office hours.

General Pathology - Altucci et al. (Idelson-Gnocchi)
Pathologic basis of disease (Vol. I) - Robbins and Cotran (Elsevier - Masson)
General Pathology - Pontieri et al. (Piccin)
The books are available for consultation at the Unit of Immunology and Pathology, Via Ferrata 9, Pavia.

The exam consists of a written test aimed at ascertaining the skills acquired in relation to the contents of the course. Ten thematic questions on at least 5 topics covered during the lectures will be given. The evaluation considers the degree of depth and understanding of the topics, but also the ability to integrate the knowledge acquired.