TEACHING MEDICAL STUDENTS ABOUT MORPHOLOGICAL CHANGES IN DIFFERENT PARENCHYMATOUS ORGANS

Abstract

Understanding inflammation-induced morphological changes in parenchymatous organs is essential for effective medical education, as these alterations represent the structural foundation of disease and clinical dysfunction. This article emphasizes teaching medical students the key morphological and anatomo-physiological changes associated with inflammatory processes, using the upper respiratory organs as an illustrative and clinically relevant model. Inflammation leads to epithelial damage, stromal remodeling, vascular alterations, and glandular dysfunction, all of which directly impair organ function. The article highlights the educational value of integrating classical histopathology with modern approaches such as digital microscopy and structure–function correlation. By linking morphological patterns to functional consequences, this teaching framework enhances diagnostic reasoning, supports clinical decision-making, and aligns with current trends in competency-based medical education. Morphology is thus presented as a dynamic, integrative discipline that bridges basic pathology and clinical practice.