Veterinary Anatomic Pathology 1

The objectives of the course of "Veterinary Anatomic Pathology I" are to provide students with the knowledge necessary to recognize, describe, interpret and classify morphological changes (lesions, alterations) both macroscopic and microscopic of cells/ tissues/organs of domestic animals in the course of diseases and to correlate these modifications to their cause (etiology) to their development (pathogenesis) and eventual evolution.

1. Knowledge and understanding: the student, at the end of the course, must demonstrate knowledge of the main pathogenic mechanisms, their classification and of which morphological alterations are responsible. The student must know the main morphological alterations (lesions) found in the following systems: respiratory, digestive, nervous, skin and subcutis. He will have to know the importance of some pathologies due to their zoonotic character or their diffusion also at international level.
2. Appling knowledge and understanding: the student must demonstrate knowledge and concepts useful in order to establish correlations between the development of certain lesions and the possible consequences on the function of organs / tissues / cells. He will have to demonstrate that he can do a correct sampling for histological and cytological examination.
3. Making judgments: the student must demonstrate to be able to describe the most common and important macroscopic, histological and cytological pathological findings and interpret them in order to get the morphological diagnosis. When appropriate, critically argue the information acquired. Specific practicals on the interpretation of macroscopic and microscopic changes are devoted to this aspect.
4. Communication: the student must demonstrate the ability to express himself with scientifically appropriate terminology, in particular with regard to terminology related to lesions, diseases and etiological agents. It must know the format and the content of a histological and cytological report and know how to interpret it. The practicals are intended to stimulate the ability to express what is being examined and the ability to scientifically discuss with peers.
5. Lifelong learning skills: the student must demonstrate the ability to use the knowledge acquired to interpret cases or "new" aspects with the help of available sources of knowledge and a solid mental organization. The course will propose not completely resolved cases that will stimulate the student's curiosity to further investigate.