2024 Surgical Pathology Update: Diagnostic Pearls for the Practicing Pathologist: Vol. VIII – A CME Teaching Activity

Type: 18 Video Mp4

Description

2024 Surgical Pathology Update: Diagnostic Pearls for the Practicing Pathologist: Vol. VIII – A CME Teaching Activity

About This CME Teaching Activity

This activity has been designed to provide a comprehensive overview of some of the most common topics which are encountered by practicing surgical pathologists, including gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, genitourinary, gynecologic, breast, and head and neck pathology. The course will provide an update and overview of some of the most important diagnostic features which allow pathologists to make accurate diagnoses in each of these areas, as well as essential clues as to how to avoid the most common diagnostic pitfalls. Faculty also discuss the use of ancillary diagnostic techniques, including both immunohistochemistry and molecular diagnostics, which assist the pathologist in rendering a final diagnosis.

Target Audience

This CME activity is primarily designed to educate practicing pathologists.

Educational Objectives

At the completion of this CME teaching activity, you should be able to:

Describe the recent changes in the definition of Barrett’s esophagus
Discuss the most common diagnostic pitfalls in diagnosing Barrett’s esophagus-related dysplasia
Recognize some of the most important diagnostic features in the most common types of colorectal polyps
Identify pitfalls in separating Crohn’s disease from ulcerative colitis in biopsy specimens
Review the pitfalls in diagnosing fatty liver disease in biopsy specimens
Recognize some of the most common inflammatory mimickers of pancreatic carcinoma
Cite the most important features in reporting biomarkers tests in lower gastrointestinal tract neoplasms
Describe the most common diagnostic pitfalls in diagnosing the most common disease in biopsies of the vulva
Discuss biomarker testing in endometrial carcinoma
Describe the most common mesenchymal neoplasms in gynecologic pathology
Highlight the most common diagnostic issues in prostate pathology
Emphasize a practical approach to common diagnostic challenges in diagnosing renal neoplasms
Review the most useful diagnostic features in urinary bladder and testicular biopsy specimens
Describe the features of HPV-associated tumors of the upper aerodigestive tract
Recognize the differential diagnosis of small round cell malignant neoplasms of the sinonasal tract

PROGRAM

Barrett’s Esophagus and BE-Related Dysplasia
John R. Goldblum, M.D.

Keratinizing Dysplasia and Viral-Associated Cancers of the Upper Aerodigestive Tract
Bruce M. Wenig, M.D.

A Robust Approach to Difficult Core Biopsies
Patrick McIntire, M.D.

Current Issues in Prostate Pathology
Chia-Sui (Sunny) Kao, M.D.

A Case-Based Discussion of Vulvar Pathology: Updates in Practice
Marisa Rose Nucci, M.D.

Colorectal Polyps: Terminology and Diagnostic Issues
John R. Goldblum, M.D.

A Practical Approach to Fatty Liver Disease
Clifton Fulmer, M.D., Ph.D.

Biopsy Diagnosis of Salivary Gland Neoplasms: Challenges and Diagnostic Pitfalls
Bruce M. Wenig, M.D.

Pathology of Recurrent and Metastatic Breast Carcinoma
Patrick McIntire, M.D.

Updates in Renal Tumor Diagnosis
Chia-Sui (Sunny) Kao, M.D.

A Case-Based Discussion of Endometrial Carcinoma: Updates in Practice
Marisa Rose Nucci, M.D.