Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Neuropathology
Course Code
RPT_017
Branch of Science
Anatomy; Clinical medicine
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Inese Briede
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Pathologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Inese Briede
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To train residents for work in pathology centers and departments with the aim of determining precise diagnosis of the disease in neural system in biopsy, operation and autopsy material.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Knowledge of modern investigation methods in neuropathology, preparation of slides for investigations in non-oncological and oncological diseases.
Skills
1.Diagnostic skills in microscopy for most common oncological and non-oncological neuropathologies in the operation and stereotactic biopsies.
Competences
1.Decision to make a diagnose in the neuropathological material.
Assessment
Individual work
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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Literature analysis, preparing for seminars.
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Examination
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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Exam with 3 orally opened questions about the topics discussed in the course of the neuropathology and practical test with 5 neuropathological slides.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Pathology of peripheral nerve system
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Degenerative disorders of nervous system and dementia
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Cerebrovascular pathology
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
3
Length (weeks):
4
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Vinay Kumar, Abul K. Abbas, Jon C. Aster. Robbins Basic Pathology. 10th Edition, 2018, Elsevier Inc.
2.
ohn R. Goldblum, Laura W. Lamps, Jesse K. McKenney, Jeffrey L. Myers. Rosai and Ackerman's Surgical Pathology. 2 Volume Set, 11th Edition, 2018, Elsevier Inc.
3.
Mahul B. Amin, Stephen B. Edge, Frederick L. Greene & 17 more. AJCC Cancer Staging Manual. 8th Edition (8th ed. 2017, Corr. 3rd printing 2018 ed.) Springer.
4.
WHO Classification of Tumours
Additional Reading
1.
Springer, Elsevier, Lippincott W.W., Mosby, Churchill Livingstone, Iarcpress Lyon (W.H.O.), New Central Book Agency, Medical Book Company, Oxford un citu izdevniecību iespiestās grāmatas un literatūra par neiropatoloģiju
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www.pathologyoutlines.com un citas mājas lapas par neiropatoloģiju
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Eiropas un Vispasaules Patologu kongresu, kursu neiropatoloģijas materiāli jaunāki par 2015.gadu
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Periodika: Modern Pathology, American Journal of Clinical Pathology, American Journal of Pathology, Archives of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Microscopy u.c.