Diagnostic Techniques in Cytopathology and Histopathology

The course aims to lead the students to:
1. Know the bases of cyto and histopathological techniques
2. Know the description, indications, advantages and limitations of cytological, histological and ancillary techniques (i.e. immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, molecular biology)
3. Distinguish morphological patterns of normality and abnormality under the microscope for the main cytological and histological samples
4. Mention pathological classifications of the main organ diseases occurring routinely in pathology lab.

The student will have an in-depth knowledge of the main cyto-histopathological diagnostic techniques and ancillary techniques; he will also know the pathological classification of the main organs / systems in which morphological techniques are useful. This knowledge will help the student to be oriented during the activity in a Pathology lab by applying the various diagnostic techniques with critical ability.
The student will know the cytological techniques to be applied to different types of samples; will be able to recognize morphological patterns of normality and differentiate them from pathological ones. This knowledge will allow him to better evaluate his work.