PATHOLOGY

Pathology is the branch of medicine that focuses on the study of diseases, their causes, mechanisms, and effects on the body. Pathologists are medical doctors who examine tissues, organs, blood, and other bodily fluids to diagnose diseases, understand their progression, and provide important information for treatment decisions.

Key Features of an Pathology:
Anatomical Pathology: This area involves the examination of tissue samples (biopsy) and organs to diagnose diseases.
Clinical Pathology: This area involves the analysis of blood, urine, and other bodily fluids to diagnose diseases.
Molecular Pathology: A sub-specialty that uses molecular biology techniques to study genes, proteins, and other molecules in the context of disease, helping to diagnose genetic conditions, cancers, and infections at a deeper level.
Surgical Pathology: Involves the examination of tissues removed during surgery (e.g., cancerous tumors) to determine the nature of the disease and guide treatment decisions.