Pathology Thread

Objectives

I. Gross Anatomy and Histology

• list and identify the various structures that form the vagina
• describe the gross anatomy and histology of the vagina

II. Infectious Diseases

• list common infectious diseases of the vagina
• specify etiologic agent and mode of diagnosis
• describe clinical presentation
• recognize diagnostic histologic features

III. Benign Tumors and Tumor-like Conditions

• list benign tumors and tumor-like conditions of the vagina
• describe their clinical features
• describe/recognize histologic features
• state clinical behavior

IV. Premalignant Conditions and Malignant Neoplasms

• classify the premalignant conditions and malignant tumors of the vagina
• describe epidemiologic features
• describe clinical appearance
• describe/recognize histologic features and grade lesions
• predict clinical behaviour

V. DES-Related Lesions

• list various lesions associated with maternal use of DES during pregnancy
• describe the epidemiology of DES-related lesions
• describe clinical features
• describe/recognize histologic features
• state clinical behavior/outcome