Explain about Anatomical Pathology .... ? " munipalli akshay paul "
Anatomical Pathology is a branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis of disease based on the examination of organs, tissues, and cells. It plays a crucial role in identifying the nature and cause of diseases, especially cancer and other tissue-related abnormalities. Key Aspects of Anatomical Pathology 1. Scope Anatomical pathology deals with: Surgical specimens (e.g. biopsies or removed organs) Cytological samples (e.g. Pap smears, fine needle aspirations) Autopsies (examination of bodies after death to determine the cause of death) 2. Main Subdivisions Histopathology : Study of diseased tissue using microscopes. Cytopathology : Study of individual cells for signs of disease. Forensic Pathology : Determining cause of death in medico-legal cases. Molecular Pathology : Involves analyzing DNA/RNA/proteins in tissues. The Process Specimen Collection : Tissue or fluid is collected through biopsy, surgery, or autopsy. Fixation & Processing : Prese...