Applied Pathology III - MED 13

Course objectives

Learning outcomes: The course aims to provide a thorough knowledge on issues related to the preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of gastrointestinal, hepatic and pancreatic diseases. At the end of the teaching program the student will be able to: - integrate the etiological and pathophysiological mechanisms of the diseases of the digestive tract with the clinical presentation - analyze symptoms, signs, and complications of diseases - investigate in orderly diagnostic algorithms and give indications on prevention and therapies - comprehend the differences, similarities, and interplay between functional and organic gastrointestinal diseases - comprehend the reciprocal interaction between environment, genetics, psychological status, and gastrointestinal function and diseases - deal with patients suffering for acute and chronic gastrointestinal diseases.

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STEFANO GINANNI CORRADINI Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
Topics of frontal teaching : pancreatic diseases non-malignant biliary tract diseases acute and chronic hepatitis liver cirrhosis liver masses including hepatocellular carcinoma and cholangiocarcinoma liver transplantation in the adult patient emergencies in gastroenterology: digestive bleeding and intestinal occlusion altered deglutition and esophageal diseases (Dysphagia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Motor Alterations, Achalasia) Gastroduodenal Diseases (Helicobacter pylori infection, Acute and Chronic gastritis and gastropathies, Peptic ulcer, Gastric tumors) Intestinal Diseases (Maldigestion and malabsorption, Celiac Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Diverticular Disease, Rectocolonic tumors) Functional Gastrointestinal Diseases (Dyspepsia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Constipation, Diarrhea) Anorectal Diseases Practical activities will focus on paracentesis, differential diagnosis of jaundice with discussion of clinical cases, clinical interpretation of liver laboratory test results, rectal examination and insertion of naso-duodenal tube.
Prerequisites
Students must have a good knowledge of basic Anatomy, Physiology and Genetics. Frontal lessons are mandatory
Books
Recommended teaching material: Slides provided by teachers (will be available on “Moodle Sapienza” Textbooks (Latest edition available): - “DIGESTIVE DISEASES” 2022-2025 Editor: Edra ISBN: 978-88-214-5635-0 -“Greenberger's CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment Gastroenterology, Hepatology, & Endoscopy” Fourth Edition 2022 Senior Editor: Richard S. Blumberg Authors: Sonia Friedman, John Saltzman, Richard Blumberg, Norton Greenberger ISBN: 978-1260473438
Frequency
Attendance is compulsory and must be carried out in person in the classroom
Exam mode
Written test with multiple choice quizzes and oral exam. The objective of the oral test will be to evaluate the student's level of learning and ability for independent clinical reasoning.
DOMENICO ALVARO Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
Topics of frontal teaching : pancreatic diseases non-malignant biliary tract diseases acute and chronic hepatitis liver cirrhosis liver masses including hepatocellular carcinoma and cholangiocarcinoma liver transplantation in the adult patient emergencies in gastroenterology: digestive bleeding and intestinal occlusion altered deglutition and esophageal diseases (Dysphagia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Motor Alterations, Achalasia) Gastroduodenal Diseases (Helicobacter pylori infection, Acute and Chronic gastritis and gastropathies, Peptic ulcer, Gastric tumors) Intestinal Diseases (Maldigestion and malabsorption, Celiac Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Diverticular Disease, Rectocolonic tumors) Functional Gastrointestinal Diseases (Dyspepsia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Constipation, Diarrhea) Anorectal Diseases Practical activities will focus on paracentesis, differential diagnosis of jaundice with discussion of clinical cases, clinical interpretation of liver laboratory test results, rectal examination and insertion of naso-duodenal tube.
Prerequisites
Requirements: Students must have a good knowledge of basic Anatomy, Physiology and Genetics. Frontal lessons are mandatory
Books
Recommended teaching material: Slides provided by teachers (will be available on “Moodle Sapienza” Textbooks (Latest edition available): - “DIGESTIVE DISEASES” 2022-2025 Editor: Edra ISBN: 978-88-214-5635-0 -“Greenberger's CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment Gastroenterology, Hepatology, & Endoscopy” Fourth Edition 2022 Senior Editor: Richard S. Blumberg Authors: Sonia Friedman, John Saltzman, Richard Blumberg, Norton Greenberger ISBN: 978-1260473438
Frequency
Attendance is compulsory and must be carried out in person in the classroom
Exam mode
Evaluation methods: Written test with multiple choice quizzes and oral exam. The objective of the oral test will be to evaluate the student's level of learning and ability for independent clinical reasoning.
Lesson mode
During the lectures, the various pathologies listed below will be addressed with regard to their epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, prophylaxis and indications of therapy, with also references to precision medicine: acute and chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer non-malignant biliary tract diseases acute and chronic hepatitis liver cirrhosis liver masses including hepatocellular carcinoma and cholangiocarcinoma liver transplantation in the adult patient emergencies in gastroenterology: digestive bleeding and intestinal occlusion altered deglutition and esophageal diseases (Dysphagia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Motor Alterations, Achalasia) Gastroduodenal Diseases (Helicobacter pylori infection, Acute and Chronic gastritis and gastropathies, Peptic ulcer, Gastric tumors) Intestinal Diseases (Maldigestion and malabsorption, Celiac Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Diverticular Disease, Rectocolonic tumors) Functional Gastrointestinal Diseases (Dyspepsia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Constipation, Diarrhea) Anorectal Diseases Practical activities will focus on having seen how a paracentesis is performed, interactive discussion for the differential diagnosis of jaundice with clinical cases, knowing how to interpret the results of liver laboratory tests, performing rectal exploration and insertion of a naso-duodenal tube on a simulator
  • Academic year2025/2026
  • CourseMedicine and Surgery
  • CurriculumSingle curriculum
  • Year4th year
  • Semester2nd semester
  • SSDMED/12
  • CFU5