PATHOLOGY 3rd YEAR
Syllabus of pathology for 3rd year
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| APPLIED HISTOLOGY
Handling of fresh histological specimens (Tissues). Lipids-identification and demonstration. Micro-organism in the tissues-various staining, techniques for their demonstration and identification. Immunohistochemistry-common antigens and their applications. Electron microscope, working principles, components and allied techniques for electron microscopy. Museum techniques. |
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10hr |
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| Cytology
Cervical cytology :- Basis of detection of malignant & premalignant lesion. Aspiration cytology:- Principles, indications and utility of the techniques Staining:- Pap stain, H&E stain & Giemsa stain. Cytology of various body fluids. |
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12hr |
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| Cytogenetics
Introduction, terminology, classification & nomenclature. Blood groups:- Types & Bombay blood groups. Sex chromatin & identification Chromosomes in neoplasia & oncogenes/anti-oncogenes. Culture of bone marrow cells and peripheral blood lymphocytes. Characterization of human chromosome by various banding techniques |
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12hr |
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| Immunopathology
Cells of the immune system. Immunoglobulins, antibodies and humoral immune response. Auto immune disease & investigation. Infection and the immune system Cancer immunology Tissue typing for kidney transplant. HLA Antigen Various grafts & graft versus host disease (GVHD). Monoclonal antibodies. |
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12hr |
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| Haematology
Definition and classification of hemolytic anaemias :- Sickle cell anemia & Thalassemia. Laboratory investigation for haemolyticanaemia including classification & causes. Leukemia; definition and classification Laboratory investigations for disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), Hemophilia Mechanism of fibrinolysis; tests for fibrinolysis. Platelet function test and their interpretation. Electrophoresis :- Principles and application in hematology |
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12hr |
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Transfusion medicine & blood banking Blood groups:- Types & Bombay blood group Blood donor selection. Methods of bleeding donors. Blood containers, anticoagulants and storage of blood. Coomb’s test and its significance. Screening of blood for infective material Blood components, preparation & component therapy. Transfusion reactions and work up Blood bank organization, standards, procedures, techniques and quality control. HLA Antigens |
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12hr |