Learning objectives
Provide the information necessary for the proper clinical approach at patient with suspected neoplastic and indicate, once the diagnostic process, the possible therapeutic approach
To give to the student the basic knowledges in cytologic diagnosis of the neoplastic diseases of the cat and the dog. Oncological smears interpretation.
Diagnostic imaging: the aim of the course is to give to the student the basic knowledge of diagnostic imaging in medical oncology of the dog and the cat.
The student should be able to:
1) Know the correct clinical path summarized by diagnostic imaging, and the consecutive basic knowledge of oncological cytology and histology and the ability to interpret the cytological preparations of the most common neoplasms of domestic carnivores, monitoring as well as the methods of administration of antiblastic drugs. Be able to understand and use the scientific terminology of the disciplines (knowledge and understanding).
2) Being able to use the knowledge acquired in situations characterized by the involvement of several organs, acute and chronic, in subjects of different age groups, demonstrating the ability to adequately interpret a therapeutic approach appropriate to the drama of the clinical situation (applying knowledge and understanding).
3) At the end of the lessons, the student must demonstrate that he is able to perform a correct approach to the cancer patient. Not only that, to have understood the knowledge related to the various topics covered during the theoretical-practical lessons, and to know how to correlate them at the various organizational levels (making judgments).
4) The student must demonstrate that he can clearly communicate the knowledge learned using a language that is always appropriate to the interlocutors (communication skills).
5) The student, in addition to demonstrating that he is able to correlate, integrate and manage the knowledge imparted in interdisciplinary areas, must demonstrate that he has developed skills that make him largely autonomous in the self-management of knowledge (learning skills).
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
clinical and therapeutic approach to the most common neoplastic diseases of pets and horses. Cytomorphologic categories of neoplasm, cytologic criteria for malignancy, cytologic and histologic interpretation of cutaneous and hemolymphopoietic neoplasms.
Approach to Diagnostic imaging in medical oncology. Diagnosis and Stadiation of the most frequent neoplasm of the skin, soft tissues and blood and lymphatic tumors.
Full programme
Clinical approach, cytomorphologic categories of neoplasm, cytologic and histologic criteria for malignancy, cytologic interpretation of cutaneous and hemolymphopoietic neoplasms.
The most recent oncotherapy modalities applied in veterinary medicine are also illustrated.
Bibliography
Cowell R.L.,e Tyler R.D.Diagnostic Cytology of the Dog and Cat.
American veterinary Pubblications,2009.
Raskin R.E, Meyer D.J. Canine and Feline Cytology, Saunders Elsevier, 2016
MARCONATO-MARTANO-STEFANELLO
Cancro, 2023
Tumors in Domestic Animals
Donald J. Meuten November 2016
Teaching methods
discussion of clinical cases
lectures using videobam, necropsy of cancer patients
cyto-histopathology in multifunctional laboratory, using didactic optical microscope
Diagnostic imaging: lectures and practical sessions of film reading
In the event of an emergency of any nature (local or national sanitary- health, earthquake, etc.), the training activities will be performed on-line on the TEAMS Office365 platform.
Assessment methods and criteria
The verification of the achievement of the objectives set by the teaching includes a single exam for the teaching of Veterinary Medical Oncology.
The exam involves the discussion of a documented clinical case. The purpose of the exam is to ascertain whether the student has achieved the objective of knowledge, understanding of the contents, the ability to apply the knowledge acquired, knowing how to communicate it adequately and knowing how to use it extensively independently.
The result of the examination is associated with the global evaluation of the clinical case, aimed in particular at how to establish a correct diagnostic approach, both in relation to diagnostic imaging and oncological cytology, as well as the evaluation of the best therapeutic approach for the patient. The final grade, the result of the average of the evaluations, is expressed in thirty (0-30).
Students diagnosed with specific learning disabilities (DSA), certified pursuant to law no. 170/2010, will be granted the benefits provided by law.
If, due to the continuation of the health emergency, it is necessary to integrate the performance of the exams with the remote mode, a short essay will be composed to be presented in Powerpoint mode on TEAMS office 365 platform, followed by a short discussion aimed at expressing personal opinions and reflections.
Other information
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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
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