The Abdomen and Pelvis

Description

Anatomy, structure, function and associated conditions of the abdominal/pelvic region and organs - along with relevant pharmacology and treatment Topics Covered – Intro to the Abdomen: - Regions of the Abdomen - Abdominal Wall Layers - Abdominal Circulation - Abdominal Nerve Supply - Abdominopelvic Embryology Structure and Function of the Oesophagus, Stomach & Small Intestine - Digestive system overview - Oesophagus - Stomach - Small Intestine Disorders of the Oesophagus, Stomach & Small Intestine - Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease - Gastritis - Peptic Ulcer Disease - Coeliac Disease - Oesophageal & Gastric Malignancies Structure & Function of the Liver, Gall Bladder & Pancreas - Liver - Gall Bladder - Pancreas - Digestion and Absorption Disorders of the Liver, Gall Bladder & Exocrine Pancreas - Jaundice - Viral Hepatitis - Alcoholic Liver Disease - Liver Malignancy - Cholelithiasis - Cystic Fibrosis Structure & Function of the Large Intestine - Caecum and Appendix - Colon - Rectum & Anal Canal - Large Bowel Physiology Disorders of the Large Intestine - Constipation, Diarrhoea & Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Diverticular Disease - Haemorrhoids - Appendicitis - Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Colorectal Carcinoma Structure and Function of the Lymphatic System - Lymphatic System Overview - Lymphoid Cells and Tissues - Lymphoid Organs - The Human Microbiome Disorders of the Lymphatic System - Lymphadenopathy & Splenomegaly - Glandular Fever - Leukaemia - Lymphoma - Multiple Myeloma - HIV Structure & Function of the Urinary System - Kidneys - Urine Formation - Ureters & Bladder - Male and Female Urethra - Micturition Disorders of the Urinary System - Urinary Tract Infections - Nephrolithiasis - Chronic Kidney Disease - Bladder Cancer - Kidney Cancer Structure & Function of the Female Reproductive System - Internal Reproductive Organs - Ovarian & Uterine Cycle - Female Peritoneum & Pelvic Floor Disorders of the Female Reproductive System - Menopause - Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome - Pelvic Inflammatory Disease - Endometriosis - Uterine Fibroids - Uterine, Ovarian & Cervical Cancer Sexually Transmitted Infections - STI Overview - Bacterial Infections - Viral Infections - Non-Sexually Transmitted Infections Structure & Function of the Male Reproductive System - Testes & Scrotum - Penis - Accessory Ducts - Accessory Glands Disorders of the Male Reproductive System - Prostatic Disorders Prostatitis Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Prostate Cancer - Inguinal Hernia - Testicular Disorders Hydrocele, Cryptorchidism Varicocele, Testicular Torsion Testicular Cancer Introduction to the Endocrine System - Endocrine System Overview - Hormone Mechanisms - Regulation of Hormone Release - Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis Adrenal Gland Structure, Function & Disorders - Structure & Function - Hypercortisolism - Cortical Hypofunction - Phaeochromocytoma Disorders of the Endocrine Pancreas, Thyroid & Pituitary Glands - Structure & Function - Endocrine Pancreas - Thyroid - Parathyroid - Diabetes Mellitus