Cardiac Pathology

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General pathology, also called investigative pathology, experimental pathology or theoretical pathology, is a broad and complex scientific field which seeks to understand the mechanisms of injury to cells and tissues, as well as the body’s means of responding to and repairing injury. Areas of study include cellular adaptation to injury, necrosis, inflammation, wound healing and neoplasia. It forms the foundation of pathology, the application of this knowledge to diagnose diseases in humans and animals.

Is It Cancer? The Pathology of Prostate Cancer

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Prostate cancer is a disease in which cancer develops in the prostate, a gland in the male reproductive system. It occurs when cells of the prostate mutate and begin to multiply out of control. These cells may spread (metastasize) from the prostate to other parts of the body, especially the bones and lymph nodes. Prostate cancer may cause pain, difficulty in urinating, problems during sexual intercourse, erectile dysfunction and other symptoms.

Embracing the Future – Telepathology

Embracing the Future – Telepathology

The first telepathological system was developed in the 1960’s at the Massachusetts General Hospital. However, it was not explored and used until the late 1990’s. Telepathology is basically the viewing of pathological specimens on monitor and is successful in alleviating the maldistribution of pathology throughout the United States.

Fungal Pathology Review

Fungal Pathology Review

Pathology is divided in two main branches, Anatomical pathology and Clinical pathology. Veterinary pathology is concerned with animal disease whereas Phytopathology is the study of plant diseases.

Blood and Tissue Parasite Image Library

Kaplan Blood and Tissue Parasite Image Library


Institution : Mayo Clinic
Author : Keith J Kaplan MD