Medical Laboratory Histopathology I

At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. discuss basic concepts of the cytology of normal cells; 2. describe the epithelial cells; and 3. discuss atypical and malignant cells.

DNA – demonstration by Feulgen techniques. Silver impregnation methods. Genes and genetic code. Tissue culture techniques; chromosome analysis. Autoradiography – Definition and principle of organisation of a medical museum. Methods of colour maintenance. Fixation and storage of museum specimens. Special museum techniques such as Dawson’s Method. Principle of Photography Preparation of stained sections for micro photography. Preparation of specimens for preparation of stained sections for micro photography. Cytological normal cells. Histology of tissues. Atypical and malignant cells. Collection of cytological smears and processing and screening. Principles of general pathology. Systemic pathology. Gastrointestinal tract. Urogenital, cutaneous. Principle of Electron microscopy materials for electron microscopy. Respiratory – Tuberculosis. Nephropathy associated with infestations and infections. Embalming techniques and demonstrations and infections. Practical based on the topics.