Semiotics and Pathology of Systems 2
A.Y. 2025/2026
Learning objectives
The course aims to teach the epidemiology, the principal pathophysiological mechanisms, the procedures for diagnosis and management of the endocrine, metabolic, gastroenterological, rheumatological and haematological diseases.
Expected learning outcomes
The students should be able to:
i) recognize and classify the clinical manifestations of the endocrine, metabolic, gastroenterological, rheumatological and haematological disorders;
ii) recognize the frequency and the main pathological mechanisms involved in these diseases;
iii) correctly employ in the right sequence the main diagnostic exams (biochemical and molecular) as well as imaging techniques;
iv) recognize the clinical methodologies to prevent and reduce acute and chronic complications of these diseases.
i) recognize and classify the clinical manifestations of the endocrine, metabolic, gastroenterological, rheumatological and haematological disorders;
ii) recognize the frequency and the main pathological mechanisms involved in these diseases;
iii) correctly employ in the right sequence the main diagnostic exams (biochemical and molecular) as well as imaging techniques;
iv) recognize the clinical methodologies to prevent and reduce acute and chronic complications of these diseases.
Lesson period: year
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Blood diseases
MED/15 - BLOOD DISEASES - University credits: 4
Lessons: 32 hours
: 16 hours
: 16 hours
Professor:
Derenzini Enrico
Shifts:
Turno
Professor:
Derenzini Enrico
Endocrinology
MED/13 - ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM - University credits: 4
Lessons: 38 hours
: 12 hours
: 12 hours
Shifts:
Gastroenterology
MED/12 - GASTROENTEROLOGY - University credits: 4
Lessons: 32 hours
: 16 hours
: 16 hours
Professors:
Battezzati Pier Maria, Pastorelli Luca
Shifts:
General surgery
MED/18 - GENERAL SURGERY - University credits: 1
Lessons: 8 hours
: 4 hours
: 4 hours
Professor:
Bianchi Paolo Pietro Cesare Attilio
Shifts:
Turno
Professor:
Bianchi Paolo Pietro Cesare Attilio
Internal medicine
MED/09 - INTERNAL MEDICINE - University credits: 1
Lessons: 8 hours
: 4 hours
: 4 hours
Professor:
Podda Gianmarco
Shifts:
Turno
Professor:
Podda Gianmarco
Medical genetics
MED/03 - MEDICAL GENETICS - University credits: 1
Lessons: 8 hours
: 4 hours
: 4 hours
Professor:
Miozzo Monica Rosa
Shifts:
Turno
Professor:
Miozzo Monica Rosa
Rheumatology
MED/16 - RHEUMATOLOGY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 24 hours
: 12 hours
: 12 hours
Professors:
Caporali Roberto Felice, Favalli Ennio Giulio
Shifts:
Professor(s)
Reception:
To be defined by mail
Reception:
Friday 14-15 (appointment requested)
IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano - Ospedale San Luca (5°piano) - Piazzale Brescia 20 - 20149 Milano
Reception:
Monday and Friday 9-10 AM
Niguarda Hospital, Piazza Ospedale Maggiore 3, 20162, Milan; Blocco Nord, III Floor, Room N 14
Reception:
Wednesday, 16.00-18.00 (only by appointment to be made by email)
ASST Gaetano Pini-CTO, Piazza Cardinal Ferrari 1, 20122 Milano
Reception:
Send an e-mail to schedule an appointment
San Paolo Hospital - Block A, Third floor, room 38 - Via Di Rudinì 8, Milan