9th Annual Surgical Pathology Update – Diagnostic Pearls For The Practicing Pathologist 2024 (Videos)

Overview

9th Annual Surgical Pathology Update – Diagnostic Pearls For The Practicing Pathologist 2024 (Videos) offers an extensive review of critical diagnostic features across key subspecialty areas including gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary/pancreatic, breast, genitourinary, and gynecologic pathology. This on-demand course was originally delivered at the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona, from October 24 to 26, 2024. It covers common diagnostic challenges, essential ancillary techniques such as immunohistochemistry and molecular diagnostics, and includes interactive faculty discussions to enhance practical diagnostic skill development.

On-demand pathology education — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Agenda

This course provides comprehensive lectures focusing on important diagnostic pitfalls and updates in surgical pathology relevant to practicing pathologists.

• Welcome and Introduction — John R. Goldblum, M.D.
• Inflammatory Lesions of the Breast: An Algorithmic Approach — Ellen Alexander Chapel, M.D.
• Unraveling the Diagnosis of Hepatocellular Neoplasms — Daniela Allende, M.D., MBA
• Triple-Negative Breast Cancers on Core Needle Biopsy: Diagnostic Pitfalls — Marissa White, M.D.
• Tackling Endometrial Carcinoma with Confidence: Integrating Morphology and Biomarkers in the Brave New World of Molecular Classification — David Chapel, M.D.
• Pitfalls in Diagnosis and Classification of Ovarian Borderline Tumors: Mimics That Matter and How to Stay Clear of the Trap — David Chapel, M.D.
• IBD and IBD-related Dysplasia with a Focus on Unusual Forms of Ulcerative Colitis — John R. Goldblum, M.D.
• Barrett’s Esophagus and Barrett’s-Related Dysplasia: A Practical Approach to the Most Common Problems — John R. Goldblum, M.D.
• Updates in Pancreaticobiliary Pathology — Daniela Allende, M.D., MBA
• Near Misses and Great Catches in Medical Liver Pathology: What Surgical Pathologists Need to Know — Daniela Allende, M.D., MBA
• Papillary Lesions of the Breast: A Brief Practical Diagnostic Review — Marissa White, M.D.
• A Practical Approach to Cancer Grading in Prostate Core Biopsies — Michelle S. Hirsch, M.D., Ph.D.
• Spindle Cell Lesions of the Breast on Core Needle Biopsy — Ellen Alexander Chapel, M.D.
• Updates in Aggressive Renal Cell Carcinoma Subtypes — Michelle S. Hirsch, M.D., Ph.D.
• Common Problems in Diagnosis and Terminology of Colorectal Polyps — John R. Goldblum, M.D.
• Breast and Axillary Lymph Node Evaluation in the Neoadjuvant Setting — Ellen Alexander Chapel, M.D.
• Paradigm Shift in Routine Diagnosis of Cervical and Vulvar Cancer Toward a More Biologically and Clinically Meaningful Classification System in the Lower Genital Track — David Chapel, M.D.
• Breast Pathology Hot Seat: Slide-Based Review of Interesting Breast Pathology Cases — Marissa White, M.D.
• Diagnostic Pearls and Pitfalls in Genitourinary Pathology — Michelle S. Hirsch, M.D., Ph.D.

Educational Objectives

• Describe the most common diagnostic pitfalls in diagnosing Barrett’s-related dysplasia
• Recognize unusual forms of ulcerative colitis
• Identify the most common forms of dysplasia arising in inflammatory bowel disease
• Cite the most common diagnostic pitfalls in pancreaticobiliary pathology
• Describe the various patterns found in medical liver biopsies
• Recognize the most common hepatocellular neoplasms and the utility of immunohistochemistry in their diagnosis
• Discuss the most common inflammatory lesions of the breast
• Identify the most common diagnostic pitfalls in recognizing triple-negative breast cancers on core needle biopsy
• Review the most common papillary lesions of the breast
• Cite the most common diagnostic pitfalls in genitourinary pathology biopsy diagnosis
• Recognize issues related to cancer grading in prostate core biopsies
• Identify various morphology and biomarkers associated with endometrial carcinoma
• Describe the most recent update in the classification of ovarian cancer
• Cite recent updates in the diagnosis of cervical and vulvar neoplasms

Speakers

• John R. Goldblum, M.D.
• Ellen Alexander Chapel, M.D.
• Daniela Allende, M.D., MBA
• Marissa White, M.D.
• David Chapel, M.D.
• Michelle S. Hirsch, M.D., Ph.D.

Target Audience

This course is designed for practicing surgical pathologists, pathology residents, and fellows who seek to enhance diagnostic accuracy and confidence in subspecialized pathology areas including gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, breast, genitourinary, and gynecologic pathology.

Why This Topic Matters

9th Annual Surgical Pathology Update – Diagnostic Pearls For The Practicing Pathologist 2024 (Videos) addresses significant diagnostic challenges encountered in surgical pathology practice. Its content supports pathologists in interpreting complex cases with updated morphological and molecular diagnostic strategies, fostering improved diagnostic precision across several key pathology specialties.

By providing detailed, clinically relevant insights, this course strengthens expertise essential for daily pathology practice. Access through MedHub Central ensures that surgical pathologists can learn from leading experts at their convenience, supporting continued professional development in this critical specialty.