This subject explores pathology as it relates to the medical radiation sciences. The subject covers the major pathologies encountered in the clinical practice of diagnostic imaging modalities and provides an examination of aetiology, pathogenesis, epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and patient management.
HD/FL
Two sessions
School of Dentistry and Health Sciences
Module 1:
- Introduction to pathological concepts
- Terminology
- Cell pathology
- Injury
- Repair
- Necrosis / apoptosis
- Ischaemia / infarction
- Micro-organisms
- Radiation pathology
- Immunity
- Inflammation
- Infection
Module 2:
- Neoplasia
- Musculoskeletal
- Cardiovascular
- Respiratory
- Gastrointestinal
- Hepatobiliary
- Genitourinary
- Nervous system; mental health, aging and stress
- Endocrine / exocrine
- Lymphatic
- Haematopoietic
The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2021. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.