USCAP Breast Pathology for All Ages: Diagnostic Pearls and Pitfalls (And How to Stay Out of Trouble) 2022 (CME VIDEOS)

Overview

USCAP Breast Pathology for All Ages: Diagnostic Pearls and Pitfalls (And How to Stay Out of Trouble) 2022 (CME VIDEOS) offers expert insights into the diagnostic challenges encountered in breast pathology. Based on multi-institutional experience at major cancer centers, this course focuses on areas such as intraductal epithelial proliferations, lobular neoplasia variants, papillary lesions, spindle cell lesions, and the interpretation of immunohistochemical stains with an emphasis on predictive markers. The interactive microscopy format provides practical techniques and real-time mentoring to strengthen diagnostic confidence.

On-demand oncology & hematology education — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Content

This course includes detailed presentations designed to clarify recurrent diagnostic difficulties and practical solutions in breast pathology.

• Intraductal Epithelial Proliferations and Microinvasive Carcinoma
• In Situ and Invasive Lobular Neoplasia
• Immunohistochemistry in Breast Pathology (With Focus on Predictive Markers)
• Special Subtypes of Invasive Carcinoma
• Papillary Neoplasms
• Spindle Cell Lesions of the Breast: Benign vs. malignant, and their distinction
• Breast Cancer in The Era of Neoadjuvant Therapy
• Fibroepithelial Lesions

Learning Objectives

• Develop a practical approach for the diagnostic evaluation of intraductal epithelial proliferations (UDH, FEA, ADH, DCIS)
• Refine the diagnosis of LCIS (including WHO 2019 criteria for Pleomorphic and Florid LCIS) and invasive lobular carcinomas, incorporating related immunohistochemical interpretation
• Develop a practical approach for the diagnosis of papillary lesions, including variants of papillary carcinoma, with review of ancillary IHC and management at core biopsy
• Cultivate a practical approach for the diagnosis of fibroepithelial neoplasms and special subtypes of breast carcinomas, including needle biopsy diagnoses and patient management
• Understand the applications of diagnostic, prognostic, and predictive immunohistochemical markers in breast pathology, emphasizing interpretation, reporting, and possible pitfalls

Speakers

• Edi Brogi, MD, PhD
• Melissa P. Murray, DO
• Kimberly H. Allison, MD
• Melinda E. Sanders, MD

This expert faculty represents recognized authorities in breast pathology with extensive experience in academic and clinical practice settings.

Target Audience

Practicing academic and community pathologists, as well as pathologists-in-training, seeking to enhance expertise in breast pathology diagnosis and interpretation.

Why This Topic Matters

USCAP Breast Pathology for All Ages: Diagnostic Pearls and Pitfalls (And How to Stay Out of Trouble) 2022 (CME VIDEOS) addresses complex diagnostic challenges that are critical for accurate breast pathology assessment. Breast pathology requires precise interpretation to inform patient management, and this course supports strengthening diagnostic skills in these areas.

Available through MedHub Central, this course provides oncology and pathology professionals with structured, clinically relevant education that reinforces practical knowledge essential for expert practice.