Gastrointestinal Pathology
Gastrointestinal Pathology

Gastrointestinal Pathology

by Carlo Raj, MD, Richard Mitchell, MD

Gastrointestinal (GI) pathology refers to the study of diseases affecting the GI tract, including the esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, rectum, and annexed glands (pancreas, gallbladder and biliary ducts, and liver). Broadly speaking, pathologies of the GI tract can be grouped into one of three categories: inflammatory and infectious, congenital, and neoplastic. Each category is more prevalent in different age groups, in part due to their pathophysiology. For example, congenital abnormalities are common in newborns and children, whereas neoplastic conditions are more frequent in individuals older than 50 years of age.

In this course, GI pathologies will be introduced by segments, including those affecting the esophagus, the stomach and duodenum, and the small and large intestines. Entities affecting the liver and pancreas will also be discussed.

For optimal comprehension, the student should be familiar with the anatomy, embryology, and physiology of the GI tract, as well as the basics of inflammation and pathophysiology of neoplastic growth.

GI symptoms are among the most common complaints in the ER and outpatient care settings for both children and adults. A competent physician and nurse should be aware of the most prevalent GI illnesses in their area of practice. Moreover, they should be able to differentiate between conditions that constitute an emergency and those that can be managed in an outpatient setting.

Course Details

  • Videos 138
  • Duration 9:15 h
  • Quiz questions 550
  • Concept Pages 124

Content

Your Educators of course Gastrointestinal Pathology

 Carlo Raj, MD

Carlo Raj, MD

Dr. Carlo Raj is a Physician and Lecturer at Becker’s Healthcare, in Illinois, USA, and the CEO and founder of Indus Intellect Virtual MedEd, a medical education consulting company.
He obtained his MD from Medical University of the Americas (MUA) and is an international lecturer and public speaker.
Within Lecturio, Dr. Raj teaches courses on Pathology.

 Richard Mitchell, MD

Richard Mitchell, MD

Dr. Richard N. Mitchell is the Lawrence J. Henderson Professor of Pathology and Health Sciences and Technology, at Harvard Medical School in Massachusetts, USA.

He obtained his PhD in Cell Biology and Immunology from Rockefeller University in 1980, and his MD from Harvard Medical School in 1984. Currently, he is Program Director of the Health Sciences and Technology Education and Curriculum at Harvard Medical School.

Due to his achievements, he earned the ASIP Robbins Distinguished Educator Award in 2013.

Within Lecturio, Dr. Mitchell teaches courses on Pathology.


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Good description of disease but doesn't cover treatment.
By Payal G. on 29. January 2023 for Cirrhosis – Liver Diseases

Although the course gives you a good desccription of the liver anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology, it doesn't touch on treatment and reasons for commencing a particular treatment.

 
difficult to follow
By Pavel K. on 16. October 2022 for Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner's Syndrome and Turcot Syndrome

not sure how to connect some things or how they link up. just difficult to follow and conceptualise

 
Great lecture like all of Dr Raj's lectures.
By Andres d. on 29. April 2022 for Pancreatic and Biliary Tract Diseases

Dr. Raj has a way of engaging the student that is second to none. He is very good at what he does.

 
Outstanding
By Ghadeer K. on 10. March 2022 for Cirrhosis – Liver Diseases

As always, Dr. Raj is an outstanding teacher. I just love the way he drills concepts into my brain by connecting all the subjects together from biochemistry to pharmacology. You leave a topic with a thoroughly cohesive understanding of the subject. Teaching is a talent and Dr. Raj has it.