The four main types of rosettes in pathology
Rosettes are little round groupings of cells found in tumors. They usually consist of cells in a spoke-wheel or halo arrangement surrounding a central, acellular region. (more…)
Hot vs. cold thyroid nodules
Q. Can you please explain the difference between “hot” and “cold” thyroid nodules?
A. “Hot” and “cold” nodules are terms used to describe findings on a a radioactive iodine uptake scan. (more…)
A beginner’s guide to the endocrine system
The endocrine system is a collection of organs that secrete hormones (substances that travel through the body to distant places, where they tell cells what to do). (more…)
How can you tell if carcinoma is invasive on a Pap smear?
Q. How is it that a cytopathologist can diagnose invasive squamous cell carcinoma on a Pap smear? (more…)
DCIS vs. LCIS
Q. I have a question regarding ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) and lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS). (more…)
What happens after brain tissue dies?
We talk a lot about strokes in a clinical way in medical school. We discuss which areas of the brain are involved, and we correlate the areas damaged with the patient’s symptoms. (more…)
New Anatomic Pathology Book
I’m happy to announce a new book in our Study Guide family: Anatomic Pathology Student Compendium. (more…)
Testicular tumors in 500 words or less
Testicular cancer is the number one cancer in men between the ages of 15 and 35. (more…)
What’s the difference between ischemic and hemorrhagic brain infarcts?
Q. I’m studying for boards and came across a point of confusion. (more…)
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There are some Pathology Student posts that readers seem to turn to over and over.
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