Nephrotic vs. nephritic syndrome
Here’s one of those things in pathology that will lead you to pull all your hair out: what is the difference between nephrotic and nephritic syndrome? (more…)
What is cryptorchidism?
Cryptorchidism (from the Greek kruptos, hidden, and orkhis, testicle) is a term describing incomplete testicular descent. Normally, the testis descends into the pelvis by the third month of gestation, and then through the inguinal canal into the scrotum during the last two months of gestation.  (more…)
Endometriosis: how does it happen?
Endometriosis is a condition in which normal endometrial tissue is located somewhere outside the uterus. (more…)
Anaplasia
We talked recently about differentiation. Here’s another new word to learn: anaplasia.
Tumor differentiation
Well-differentiated squamous cell carcinoma
Moderately-differentiated squamous cell carcinoma
Poorly-differentiated squamous cell carcinoma
“Differentiation” is a term used to describe the microscopic appearance of tumors. (more…)
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