| | Mnemonic | Meaning | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Necrosis types | Liquefactive (brain), Caseous (TB), Coagulative (heart/kidney), Fat (pancreas), Fibrinoid (vessels) | Lucky Cats Catch Fat Fish | | Granuloma causes | Tissue, Fungus, TB, Leprosy, Syphilis, Cat scratch, Crohn’s | The Five T’s: TB, T. pallidum, Toxoplasma, Trauma, Tularemia (plus Fungus, FB) | | Nephritic vs. Nephrotic | Nephritic: “RBC casts, HTN, little protein” | Nephrotic: “Massive protein, foam cells, lots of edema” | | Tumor markers | PSA (Prostate), CA-125 (Ovary), CEA (Colon), AFP (Liver/Testis), HCG (Placenta/Testis) | Papa, COAL, and HCG |

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In this article, we'll take a comprehensive look at the basics of pathology, covering the key concepts, principles, and techniques that make up this fascinating field. We'll explore the different types of pathology, the importance of pathology in medicine, and provide tips and tricks for mastering the subject. By the end of this article, you'll have a solid understanding of pathology and be well on your way to making it "ridiculously simple" for yourself.

Acute Inflammation: Fast, fueled by neutrophils, and characterized by the "Big Five": Redness, Heat, Swelling, Pain, and Loss of Function. It’s a short-term sprint to kill an invader.

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