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IPLUSO 19569

Cytopathology II

Biomedical Laboratory Sciences
  • ApresentaçãoPresentation
    Cytopathology is a fundamental discipline in Pathological Anatomy, whose field of action involves the study of desquamated cells or cells collected from the surface of a tissue, with the aim of detecting morphological abnormalities at cellular level. This Curricular Unit (CU) is based on the development of theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for the cytological interpretation/diagnosis of non-gynaecological exfoliative and aspiration cytology samples. The areas of intervention range from research in Pathological Anatomy to performance in laboratories, promoting better quality both in terms of the technical processing of samples and in terms of cytopathological diagnosis. The relevance of this CU in the study cycle is evidenced by its ability to prepare professionals capable of processing cytological samples and making cytopathological diagnoses, in accordance with the relevant International Classification/Nomenclature Systems.
  • ProgramaProgramme
    Cytology: Definition, Objectives and Types of Cytology. Historical Evolution of Cytology. Cytology as a means of diagnosing of Organ Systems. Cytological Technique of Non-Gynecological and Aspiration Exfoliative Cytology. Samples Harvest and Reception. Fixation. Technical Processing. Routine Colorings. Cell - Block. Other Complementary Diagnostic Techniques - Immunocytochemistry and Histochemistry. Non-gynecological exfoliative cytology. Cytology of Serous Cavities (Effusions). Bronchial Cytology. Urinary Cytology. Nervous System Cytology - Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF). Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC). Thyroid. Salivary Glands ( a brief approach).
  • ObjectivosObjectives
    Apply technical-scientific language in written and oral communication. Understand the basics of sample collection and processing. Microscopically identify the normal cytological elements of the various Organ Systems. Identify, characterize and interpret microscopically reactive or adaptive alterations in cellular constituents, specific and non-specific inflammatory processes, granulomatous and non-granulomatous and infectious; lymphoproliferative diseases and benign and malignant epithelial neoplasms. Apply benign, atypical and malignant cell morphology criteria to classify cytological samples microscopically, using the respective International Classification/Nomenclature Systems. Develop a critical spirit/ability to argue in order to interpret cases, make differential diagnoses and clarify diagnostic hypotheses. Understand their role as a cytotechnologist in relation to the patient/samples.
  • BibliografiaBibliography
    Koss L, Melamed M.R. (2007).  Koss´s Diagnostic Cytology and its Histopathologic Bases. Volume 1 e 2. 5th edition. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. ISBN 978-0-78-171928-5 Bibbo M. (2015). Comprehensive Cytopathology. 4th edition, London: Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 9781455751952 Cibas E, Ducatman B. (2021). Cytology Diagnostic Principles and Clinical Correlates. 5th edition, Philadelphia: Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 9780323636377 Gray W, Kocjan G. (2010). Diagnostic Cytopathology. 3rd edition, Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone. ISBN 9780702031540 Ali Syed Z, VanderLaan Paul A. (2023).The Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology. 3rd edition, Baltimore: Springer Cham. ISBN 978-3-031-28045-0.  
  • MetodologiaMethodology
    The methodologies that support the teaching-learning process in this Curricular Unit (CU) consist of expository, demonstrative, participatory, laboratory and practical case solving methodologies, clinical case studies and interactive quizzes. Theoretical classes will be taught using the projection of power points and observation of videos representative of the syllabus covered. Practical classes will be held using team-based learning (TBL) with tasks carried out in small groups or individually - viewing images, observing and discussing clinical case slides and implementing experimental protocols in laboratory classes. During these classes, students will also be asked a series of questions in order to develop their critical thinking skills, apply theoretical concepts and then discuss cytopathological procedures, results and diagnoses.  
  • LínguaLanguage
    Português
  • TipoType
    Semestral
  • ECTS
    5
  • NaturezaNature
    Mandatory
  • EstágioInternship
    Não