Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Dermatovenerology (Pathology Visualisation, Modern Diagnostics, Therapy Possibilities)
Course Code
DVK_002
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Dermatology and venereal diseases
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Elga Bataraga
Structure Unit Manager
Elga Bataraga
Structural Unit
Department of Dermatology and Venereology
Contacts
Riga, 18 Baznicas Street, dvk@rsu.lv, +371 26194765
About Study Course
Objective
To contribute to the acquisition of theoretical and practical knowledge of the aetiology and developmental mechanisms of skin and sexually transmitted diseases (STD) in the human body by linking them to clinical manifestations, fundamental approaches to treatment and possibilities of specific and aetiological therapy, prevention of STDs and contagious skin infections limiting their spread and their impact on individual quality of life and public health.
Preliminary Knowledge
Anatomy, histology, physiology, pathological anatomy, pathological physiology, biochemistry, microbiology, propaedeutics, internal diseases, pharmacology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Upon completion of the study course, students will be able to characterize and classify skin tumours; to describe and assess oncological diseases of the skin (skin cancer) in respect of differential diagnosis; to describe and systematize investigation methods and therapeutic opportunities in cases of skin diseases and dermal malignancies; to systematize technologies applied in modern dermatology, their diagnostic and therapeutic value; to describe severe dermatoses and dermatoses associated with disorders in other organ systems; to systematize topical corticosteroids.
Skills
1.To evaluate the skin condition of the patient; to distinguish between the symptoms of skin lesions; to develop a plan for differential diagnostic medical actions; to find out the history in detail and purposefully; to perform dermatological examinations; to check for specific symptoms; to interpret and analyse the medical facts and results obtained; to make a diagnosis; to determine therapeutic tactics for various diseases and skin tumours for the particular patient; to cooperate professionally with patients, colleagues in the field of diagnostics, differential diagnosis, treatment and prevention of dermatological diseases and skin lesions (tumours), observing the principles of medical ethics and patients' rights.
Competences
1.Take responsibility for the own studies; to act as a health promoter in the context of public and individual prevention of skin diseases and skin lesions (tumours); to take organizational and administrative responsibility for the selection of cost-effective algorithms for the diagnosis and treatment of dermatovenerological and dermatooncological diseases.
Assessment
Individual work
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Prior preparation for a particular topic of the class, analysis of a scientific publication on the chosen topic.
An analysis of a scientific publication, assessment criteria – the compliance of the report content with the chosen topic, student's independent work, the level of student's knowledge that can be assessed by discussing the independent work with the lecturer, design of the paper.
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Examination
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Examination: Complete attendance of practical classes and active participation (50%); prepared analysis of a scientific publication at the reading club (50%).
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Pigmented skin tumours – melanoma, nevi. Modern viewpoints on risk factors, diagnostics, treatment options and prevention.
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E-Studies platform
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Non-melanocytic tumours of the skin – actinic keratoses, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma. From tan to skin cancer. How to protect myself and my relatives?
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E-Studies platform
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Biologics in dermatology.
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E-Studies platform
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Manifestations of internal diseases on the skin. Skin manifestations in case of internal malignancies (Sweet’s syndrome, acanthosis nigricans, paraneoplastic syndrome, Bazex syndrome).
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On site
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Specialized room
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2
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Dermoscopy – non-invasive method in diagnostics of skin lesions and skin diseases (in general dermatology).
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Specialized room
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Dermoscopy – non-invasive method in diagnostics of skin lesions and skin diseases (in general dermatology).
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On site
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Specialized room
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2
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Diagnostic and therapeutic lasers in dermatology. From hair removal to treatment of skin cancer. High frequency ultrasound diagnostics in dermatology.
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Specialized room
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Corticosteroids in dermatology. Use of low temperature in dermatology – from cosmetic defects to treatment of skin cancer.
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Specialized room
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Skin lesions in different age groups – new-borns, childhood and elderly. Concept of nevi evolution.
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Specialized room
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Skin biopsy. Introduction to skin lesion dermatopathology and confocal laser microscopy.
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Specialized room
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Changes in pigmentation in skin and changes in skin derivatives during pregnancy. Symptomatic and topical treatment methods and options.
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Specialized room
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Herpes gestationis, urticaria, cholestasis. Impetigo herpetiformis. Clinical manifestations, differential diagnosis, treatment tactics.
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Specialized room
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2
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Practical use of phototherapy and photochemotherapy in dermatology.
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Scar treatment options in dermatology.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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Paediatric dermatology – skin diseases at different ages, genodermatoses, papulosquamous skin diseases, allergic dermatoses, congenital syphilis.
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Specialized room
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Reading club – analysis of the most recent scientific publications in dermatology.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Oral)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Vīksna L., Sidhoma E., Bantauska D. Dermatoloģijas pamati. Medicīnas apgāds, 2021, 295 lpp. (latviešu plūsmas studijām)
2.
Kang S., Amagai M., Bruckner A.L., Enk A.H., Margolis D.J., McMichael A.J., Orringer J.S. Fitzpatrick's Dermatology: 2-Volume Set, 9th Ed. McGraw-Hill Education / Medical, 2019, 1866 p.
3.
Wolff K., Johnson R.A., Saavedra A.P., Roh E.K. Fitzpatrick's Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology, 8th Ed. McGraw-Hill Education / Medical, 2017, 976 p.
4.
Bolognia J.L., Schaffer J.V., Cerroni L. Dermatology: 2-Volume Set, 4th Ed. Elsevier, 2017, 2880 p.
Additional Reading
1.
Griffiths C., Barker J., Bleiker T., Chalmers R., Creamer D. Rook's Textbook of Dermatology: 4-Volume Set, 9th Ed. Wiley-Blackwell, 2010, 4696 p.
2.
Habif T.P. Habif's Clinical Dermatology. 7th ed. Elsevier, 2021, 1064 p.
3.
Shimizu H. Shimizu's Dermatology, 2nd Ed. Wiley Blackwell, 2017, 664 p.
4.
Markowitz O. A practical guide to dermoscopy, Wolters Kluwer, 2017
5.
Rubins A. Dermatoveneroloģija, Rīga: Latvijas Dermatovenerologu asociācija un Latvijas Dermatoveneroloģijas fonds, 2020 (latviešu plūsmas studijām)