Cerebral ischemia, also called brain ischemia, occurs when the blood supply to the brain is unable to meet the required … Read More »
Pregnancy Test
Elevated levels of hCG in maternal serum and urine are both reliable indicators of pregnancy, which are used in pregnancy … Read More »
Introduction to Pathology
Pathology is the “scientific study of disease”. It is the “scientific study of the molecular, cellular, tissue, or organ system … Read More »
Classification of Tumors
Tumors may be classified in a variety of ways depending upon: a. Primary site of origin b. Tissue types c. … Read More »
Classification of Common Pediatric Malignant Tumors
Common pediatric malignant tumors may be classified as follows: Children less than 4 years old Hematopoietic ALL Blastomas Nephroblastoma (Wilm’s … Read More »
Classification of Tumors of Central Nervous System
Tumors of central nervous system may be classified as follows: Tumors of Neuroepithelial Tissue Astrocytic Tumors Low Grade Pilocytic astrocytoma … Read More »
Classification of Soft Tissue Tumors
Soft tissue tumors may be classified as follows: Tumors of Adipose Tissue Lipomas Liposarcoma Tumor and Tumor Like Lesions of … Read More »
Classification of Primary Tumors Involving Bones
Major primary tumors involving bones may be classified as follows: Benign Tumors Chondrogenic Osteochondroma Chondroma Chondrobastoma Chondromyxoid fibroma Osteogenic Osteoid … Read More »
Classification of Tumors of Kidney
Tumors of kidney may be classified as follows: Benign Tumors Renal papillary adenoma Angiomyolipoma Oncocytoma Malignant Tumors Renal cell carcinoma … Read More »
Classification of Pituitary Adenomas and Thyroid Carcinomas
Pituitary Adenomas Pituitary adenomas may be classified as follows: ACTH cell (corticotroph) adenoma GH cell (somatotroph) adenoma Prolactin cell (lactotroph) … Read More »