Forensic Pathological Anatomy

What is it?

First, the word Pathological anatomy comprises two main subjects: anatomy and pathology, and it is essential to their understanding, the study of the area that is closely related to forensic science.

• Anatomy is the branch of biology in which is studied the structure and organisation of living beings, both external and internally.



• Pathology is the study of diseases in general and in certain respects, is designed mainly to study the structural and functional changes of the cells, tissues and organs that are or may be subject to diseases.
  
  

CONCEPT: Pathological anatomy is a branch of pathology that deals with the diagnosis of diseases based on the examination of macroscopic and microscopic surgical cuts for the examination of cells and tissues. The forensic science uses this discipline for the completion of its work, so it talks about forensic pathological anatomy.



History ...




Giovsnni Battista Morgagni is considered the father of modern pathological anatomy because of the book he published "The otigins and causes of diseases anatomically verified" in describing the life of their patients, how they died and how the autopsy was led





For what purpose?

Technicians of pathological anatomy and the anatomical-medical pathologists assess, plan and process samples of tissue and isolated cells, harvested in organisms living or dead, by electronic or optical observation, at macroscopic and microscopic level.Their work aims essentially, at the diagnosis and prognosis of diseases in the human species, being the main areas of intervention that of histology and citology.



Examinations and expertise in the field of forensic pathological anatomy:


1-examinations of normal histology (biopsy / piece);

2-Examination of normal cytology (Papanicolau, urine, CSF, percutaneous needle aspiration, pericardial fluid, liquid Pleural, etc);

3-Examination ultra-structural (electron microscopy);

4 - Study immuno-histocitochemistry;

5-Special Techniques;

6-Histological examination out (fat embolism);

7-Consultation with review of records or repetition of studies in material sent to another department or laboratory with preparation of the final report.

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Written by: Teresa Felgueiras

Translated by: Teresa Felgueiras

Bibliography:: http://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anatomia
http://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patologia
http://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anatomia_patologica
http://www.apadac.net/docs/Portaria_652_2005.pdf