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SubjectsPathology & PharmacologyDisease & Drug TherapyChapter 1 — Pathology — Disease Processes1.2 Common Disease Processes

Topic 1.2 · Pathology & Pharmacology · Pathology — Disease Processes

Common Disease Processes

Common pathologies include infections, inflammation, anaemia, tumours and metabolic disorders.

Neoplasms may be benign or malignant.

Important Facts

Anaemia
Low haemoglobin
Malignant growth
Cancer

Key Points

  • Tumours: benign (non-invasive) vs malignant (invasive)
  • Anaemia = reduced oxygen-carrying capacity

Important Names

Rudolf Virchow
Exam-Oriented Notes
  • »Virchow is the father of pathology

Related topics

1.1 Inflammation & Healing
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