- Docente: Pier Paolo Piccaluga
- Credits: 2
- SSD: MEDS-04/A
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: In-person learning (entirely or partially)
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Biomedical Laboratory techniques (cod. 8484)
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students will possess the essential knowledge for a general understanding of the physiology of the hemolymphopoietic tissue, for the methodologies for studying the hemolymphopoietic organs, with specific reference to the techniques used, and for a general overview of the pathologies of the hemolymphopoietic system, emphasizing the importance of the technical and biotechnological approach in formulating the diagnosis and prognosis of the patient.
Course contents
Diseases of the Hematopoietic and Lymphoid System
In particular:
Neoplastic diseases of the white blood cells. Classification and classification of malignant lymphomas (WHO classification): Hodgkin lymphoma, major B-cell-derived non-Hodgkin lymphomas (chronic lymphocytic leukemia, follicular lymphoma, marginal lymphomas, mantle cell lymphoma, diffuse large cell lymphoma, Burkitt lymphoma).
Lymphadenitis (including HIV infection and AIDS).
Splenomegaly and splenic rupture.
Readings/Bibliography
Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease - IX Edition. Elsevier Health Sciences
Teaching methods
Interactive lectures with discussion of histological images with students.
Each organ neoplastic disease is addressed with a description of normal histology, epidemiological notes, classification of precancerous lesions, and characterization of the main neoplasms.
Each inflammatory disease is addressed with a description of normal histology, epidemiological notes, etiopathogenetic mechanisms, and a description of the histological alterations typical of the disease.
Assessment methods
Written exam (multiple-choice test). The final grade is based on the examiners' overall assessment of the student's demonstrated ability to know, understand, and concisely and comprehensively present the specific topics covered in the exam.
Final grades will be assigned based on the following criteria:
-Exceptional 30/30L: Complete, consolidated, and unambiguous preparation on the topics covered in the integrated course. Ability to quickly understand the topic. Ability to independently analyze and connect different topics. Concepts are presented in appropriate sequence and full command of the specific language, with some original development by the student.
-Excellent 29-30/30: Complete, consolidated, and unambiguous preparation on the topics covered in the course. Ability to quickly understand the topic. Ability to independently analyze and connect different topics. Concepts are presented in appropriate sequence and full command of the specific language.
- Very good 27-28/30: Excellent preparation, but with significant inaccuracies that compromise the achievement of a full score. Ability to analyze and connect independently. Concepts are presented in the correct sequence and with appropriate language.
- Good 23-26/30: Good preparation, but with significant inaccuracies in the presentation. Ability to analyze and connect after the instructor's input. Concepts are presented in the correct sequence and with appropriate language.
- Sufficient 18-22/30: Knowledge limited to basic concepts without serious gaps, only after the instructor's input. Concepts and language are generally acceptable.
- Insufficient <18/30: Lack of preparation. Serious and repeated conceptual errors.
Teaching tools
Additional teaching materials are available to students online through the websites designated by the University of Bologna. Access is reserved for students enrolled in the Medicine and Surgery program at the University of Bologna.
Office hours
See the website of Pier Paolo Piccaluga