Vianey Fragoso Saavedra, MD

Clinical Medicine vs. Pathology
Two sides of the same coin, both essential, but fundamentally different:
👩‍⚕️ Clinical medicine ➡️ Longitudinal care, patient history, treatment decisions
🔬 Pathology ➡️ Cross-sectional analysis, disease mechanisms, organ-level insight

#Pathology #MedicalEducation

🧫 PathMind Flashcards: Cytology Techniques
Today’s focus:
🔬 FNA: fast, accurate cell sampling via needle
🧪 Exfoliative cytology: surface/fluid cell collection (e.g., cervical smears)
Simple, quick, and powerful for early diagnosis.
#Cytology #BiopsyTechniques #MedicalEducation #MedStudent #Pathology

🔬 PathMind Flashcards: Biopsy Techniques

Today, we compare two key methods:
🧪 Conventional biopsy and ❄️ Frozen section

Each serves a unique clinical role

Tomorrow we’ll learn about FNA and exfoliative cytology 💉🧫
#DiagnosticPathology #MedicalEducation #Flashcards #MedStudent #Pathology

Don’t ask permission to fly.
The wings are yours.
And the sky belongs to no one. 🪽

#Thoughtoftheday
#Fridaythought

Case of the Month: A 67 year old man with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, prediabetes and abdominal imaging consistent with cirrhosis underwent a non-targeted liver biopsy. What's your diagnosis?

See link in comments for the case!

#Pathology #PathologyOutlines #Diagnosis

💡How do pathologists turn tissue into answers?

🧠🔬Each technique adds a layer of insight, revealing structure, function, and molecular detail.

Together, they form the diagnostic toolkit that guides clinical decisions 🩺
#PathMind #DiagnosticPathology #MedicalEducation #VisualLearning #Flashcards

Identifying pathogens and decoding genes:

🦠 Medical microbiology
🧬Molecular pathology

🩺 Diagnostic use: genetic mutations, cancer profiling, inherited disorders
Together, they reveal both the infectious and genetic roots of disease.
#PathMind #Microbiology #MolecularPathology #PCR

🧫 From blood to cell cultures
Pathologists use lab-based tools to analyze:

🔬🧪Biochemical markers, hematologic parameters and Cell cultures

These tests guide diagnosis and treatment across specialties.
#PathMind #ClinicalPathology #Hematology #Biochemistry #CellCulture

🧪 Zooming in with precision tools
Advanced techniques include:

🔬⚛️Immunohistochemistry (IHC), Immunofluorescence and Electron Microscopy

These methods aid in diagnosing autoimmune diseases, cancers, and infections at the molecular level.
#PathMind #MedicalEducation

🔬 How do pathologists examine disease?

Three core techniques:
➡️Gross pathology: visual inspection of organs/tissues
➡️🔬Microscopic pathology and histochemistry: stained tissue sections under light microscopy

🧠 Each method reveals a different layer of disease.
#PathMind #MedicalEducation

🔬 PathMind Flashcards: Diagnostic Techniques in Pathology

🧬Today, we explore how disease is detected, from tissue to molecule.
Each technique adds a layer of insight, from organ-level changes to genetic mutations.

#Pathology #MedicalEducation #Flashcards

🔍 How do pathologists make a diagnosis?

The process includes:
🔬 Biopsy analysis, material types (Needle, wedge, excisional, endoscopic) and processing.

Every slide tells a story, if you know how to read it 📖🧠
#PathMind #DiagnosticPathology #Biopsy #Histotech #MedicalEducation

🧫 From structure to symptoms

Disease manifests through:
Morphologic changes and Clinical significance

Understanding both helps bridge the gap between microscopic findings and patient care 🩺
#PathMind #ClinicalPathology #Histology #MedicalFlashcards

🔬 What causes disease, and how does it unfold?

Pathology begins with two core concepts:
Etiology and Pathogenesis

🧠 Example: High-sodium diet + genetic predisposition → endothelial injury → atherosclerosis
#PathMind #GeneralPathology #MedicalEducation #Flashcards

🔬 PathMind Flashcards: Core Concepts in Pathology

Today, we begin with the basics:
🧬 What causes disease (etiology)
⚙️ How it develops (pathogenesis)
🔍 How we detect it (biopsy & diagnosis)

This is where pathology starts ⭐
#PathMind #MedicalEducation #GeneralPathology #Flashcards
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👩‍🔬👨‍🔬 Brilliant minds have shaped Pathology across centuries.

🧠🧬From Virchow’s cellular theory to Ana H. Wintrobe´s work in blood cell morphology, each contribution expanded our diagnostic lens.

🔬Subspecialties emerged thanks to visionary pathologists 👇⭐

#MedicalEducation #Pathology

🔍 Rudolf Virchow (1821–1902): Father of Modern Pathology

🧠He revolutionized medicine by asserting that disease begins in individual cells, not just tissues or organs.

🔬 His legacy: scientific rigor, microscopic observation, and the cellular theory of disease.
#MedicalEducation #Pathology

🧬 The 19th and 20th centuries transformed pathology into a clinical science.

Virchow introduced cellular pathology and the principle “Omnis cellula e cellula.”

By the 20th century, pathology had become a hospital-integrated specialty with subspecialties 🔬
#MedicalEducation #Pathology

📚🔬 PathMind Series: Foundations of Pathology

🧬📖From ancient dissections to modern subspecialties, pathology has evolved into a cornerstone of medical science.

Could you follow along and explore the minds that shaped Pathology in medicine?
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#MedicalEducation #Pathology #MedEd

Welcome to PathMind! 😊
We’re starting with general pathology, the foundation for understanding disease.

Each flashcard is crafted for clarity, visual impact, and clinical relevance 🧬🩺
Thanks for being part of this educational journey! 🔬⭐

#Pathology #MedEducation #MedicalFlashcards

Excited to launch PathMind: my personal project to study and share notes & flashcards in Pathology

📘🔬✨ What you’ll find:
– Flashcards (ICD-O, patterns, IHC, keywords)
– Concise visual notes
– All pathology subspecialties
– A study tool made for calm, clarity and consistency
🧠🔬 #PathMind #Pathology