USCAP Solving Diagnostic Problems in Breast Pathology 2023

Overview

USCAP Solving Diagnostic Problems in Breast Pathology 2023 addresses recurrent challenges in the evaluation of breast lesions. The course emphasizes a practical, case-based approach to resolving diagnostic issues and interpreting a variety of breast lesions. It highlights the importance of radiologic-pathologic correlation and practical considerations for patient management.

On-demand breast pathology education — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Original release date: December 18, 2023

Agenda

This course delivers case discussions focused on common diagnostic pitfalls and practical solutions in breast pathology.

• Spindle Cell and Vascular Proliferations — Stuart Schnitt, MD
• Spectrum of Low-Grade Breast Neoplasia — Mara Rendi, MD, PhD
• Utility of Immunohistochemistry in Diagnostic Breast Pathology and Pitfalls — Hannah Wen, MD, PhD
• Reactive and Inflammatory Lesions and Their Mimics — Timothy D’Alfonso, MD
• Challenging Diagnosis in Breast Core Biopsies — Timothy D’Alfonso, MD
• Mucinous Lesions and Special Type ER+ Carcinomas — Hannah Wen, MD, PhD
• Spectrum of Triple Negative Breast Carcinoma — Stuart Schnitt, MD
• Small Glandular Proliferation and Sclerosing Lesions — Mara Rendi, MD, PhD

Learning Objectives

• Review the diagnostic criteria, differential diagnosis, and management implications of challenging entities in breast pathology, including spindle cell proliferations, vascular lesions, small glandular proliferations, sclerosing lesions, and the spectrum of low-grade neoplasia
• Discuss diagnostic features of inflammatory and reactive breast lesions, emphasizing clinical and radiologic correlation and appropriate management
• Review histologic features of mucinous lesions and special histologic subtypes of invasive breast cancers, including differential diagnosis and clinical significance
• Develop a practical approach to diagnostic evaluation of breast core needle biopsies, recognizing critical histologic features that distinguish challenging lesions from mimickers
• Understand applications of diagnostic, prognostic, and predictive immunohistochemical markers in breast pathology, focusing on interpretation, reporting, and potential pitfalls

Speakers

• Stuart Schnitt, MD
• Mara Rendi, MD, PhD
• Hannah Wen, MD, PhD
• Timothy D’Alfonso, MD

Target Audience

This course is designed for practicing pathologists, pathology trainees, and other medical professionals involved in breast pathology diagnosis and management seeking to strengthen their expertise in diagnosing challenging breast lesions.

Why This Topic Matters

USCAP Solving Diagnostic Problems in Breast Pathology 2023 provides focused learning on complex breast pathology cases, reinforcing practical diagnostic skills critical in breast pathology practice. The course supports clinical decision-making by integrating pathology findings with radiologic and clinical correlation.

Delivered through MedHub Central, this course strengthens confidence and competence in breast pathology, an essential subspecialty within oncologic and diagnostic pathology, meeting ongoing professional development needs.