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Item Pathological characteristics of lung tumors in Sri Lanka 2017-2021(Blackwell Publishing, 2024) Mathangasinghe, Y.; Wijayawardhana, S.; Perera, U.; Punchihewa, R.; Pradeep, S.The prevalence of lung cancer is steadily increasing globally, and it is projected to become the second most prevalent cancer in men by 2030. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, accounting for approximately 3.61% of total fatalities. Despite its significant impact, many Asian countries, including Sri Lanka, lack precise data on the epidemiological patterns of lung tumors. This study pioneers a comprehensive exploration in Sri Lanka, delving into the demographic and clinicopathological characteristics of lung cancer patients. The study included 733 consecutive patients with lung tumors from 2017 to 2021, with a median age of 59 years. The most common site of tumors was the right lower lobe and left upper lobes. Adenocarcinoma was the most prevalent histopathological type of primary malignant lung tumors, while colorectal adenocarcinomas were the most common cause of metastatic deposits in the lungs. The most common benign tumor was hamartoma. Significantly, our findings unveiled associations between patient demographics and tumor types, underscoring the importance of factoring in age and gender in diagnostic assessments. Notably, the absence of a dedicated lung cancer screening program in Sri Lanka underscores the critical reliance on clinical suspicion and accurate diagnostic methods.Item Views of students on the use of computer aided pathology practical classes(Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2012) Mahendra, B.A.G.G.; Rathnayake, R.M.U.S.; Hewavisenthi, J.INTRODUCTION: Conducting pathology practical classes in the traditional manner is becoming increasingly difficult With rapidly advancing medical knowledge it is a challenge to impart a large amount of facts within a limited time. A programme of Computer Aided Pathology Practicals (CAPP) was introduced to overcome these challenges. AIMS: To determine whether this programme was successful in the view of the students, what the short comings were, and how the system could be improved. METHODS: A self administered questionnaire was used to assess the views of the students of Batch 20 of the Medical Faculty, Kelaniya. The pathology practicals for these students had been conducted using both the traditional and the CAPP systems. Results: 62.7 % students preferred the CAPP programme. The reasons offered for this preference included greater enhancement of knowledge of the course content [59.6% ), a greater area of knowledge covered within a single session (76.9%], ability to appreciate the architectural (73.4%) and cytological features ( 76.8%) of lesions better, being easier to operate (77%) and the saving of time ( 85.7%). However 67.9% of the students were of the opinion that the traditional pathology practicals were more realistic especially with regard to appreciating the macroscopic features, than the CAPP system. CONCLUSIONS: Overall the CAPP programme was well received by a majority of students. The lack of "hands on experience" is a problem encountered in all forms of virtual teaching. This could be improved by encouraging the students to use the pathology museum more frequently.