Breast Pathology 2023 (CME VIDEOS)

Overview

Breast Pathology 2023 (CME VIDEOS) presents comprehensive guidance on diagnostic criteria, specimen handling, and reporting practices in breast pathology. This on-demand pathology education resource, part of Oakstone CME’s Masters of Pathology Series, supports diagnostic accuracy through routine microscopic examination and immunohistochemistry interpretation, including newer molecular testing applications.

On-demand pathology education — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Agenda

This course provides detailed video presentations covering a broad spectrum of breast pathology topics. Each diagnostic area includes microscopy sessions emphasizing practical interpretation skills.

• Intraductal Proliferative Lesions — Rachel Factor, MD
• Intraductal Proliferative Lesions – Microscopy Session — Rachel Factor, MD
• Papillary Lesions of the Breast — Edi Brogi, MD, PhD
• Papillary Lesions of the Breast – Microscopy Session — Edi Brogi, MD, PhD
• Contemporary Considerations for Breast Core Needle Biopsies — Hannah Gilmore, MD
• Lobular Carcinomas of the Breast — Gregor Krings, MD, PhD
• Breast Fibroepithelial Tumours – An Update — Puay Hoon Tan, MD
• Breast Fibroepithelial Tumours – Slide Seminar — Puay Hoon Tan, MD
• Mucinous Lesions of the Breast — Paula Ginter, MD
• Mucinous Lesions of the Breast – Microscopy Session — Paula Ginter, MD
• Spindle Cell Lesions of the Breast — Gabrielle Baker, MD
• Spindle Cell Lesions of the Breast – Microscopy Session — Gabrielle Baker, MD
• Vascular Lesions of the Breast — Gregory Bean, MD
• Vascular Lesions of the Breast – Microscopy Session — Gregory Bean, MD
• Epithelial-Myoepithelial Lesions of the Breast — Patrick McIntire, MD
• Epithelial-Myoepithelial Lesions of the Breast – Microscopy Session — Patrick McIntire, MD
• Small Glandular Proliferations and Mimics of Breast Carcinoma — Laura C. Collins, MD
• Small Glandular Proliferations – Microscopy Session — Laura C. Collins, MD
• Inflammatory and Reactive Conditions in the Breast — Laura C. Collins, MD
• The Spectrum of Triple Negative Breast Cancers — Hannah Wen, MD, PhD
• The Spectrum of Triple Negative Breast Cancers – Microscopy Session — Hannah Wen, MD, PhD
• Breast Pathology in the Era of Genomics — Hannah Wen, MD, PhD
• Updates in Immunohistochemistry in Diagnostic Breast Pathology — Ashley Cimino-Mathews, MD
• Applications of Digital Pathology in the Field of Breast Pathology — Matthew Hanna, MD

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this CME activity, participants will be able to:

• Evaluate diagnostic criteria and clinical significance of various common and uncommon benign, in situ, and malignant breast lesions in both core needle biopsy and surgical excision specimens
• Describe differential diagnostic challenges in breast pathology and formulate strategies to address them in clinical practice
• Utilize current information on immunohistochemistry’s role and limitations for resolving breast pathology diagnostic issues
• Understand updated guidelines for estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PR), and HER2 testing and reporting
• Recognize the applications of molecular testing in breast cancer diagnosis and management

Speakers

• Rachel Factor, MD
• Edi Brogi, MD, PhD
• Hannah Gilmore, MD
• Gregor Krings, MD, PhD
• Puay Hoon Tan, MD
• Paula Ginter, MD
• Gabrielle Baker, MD
• Gregory Bean, MD
• Patrick McIntire, MD
• Laura C. Collins, MD
• Hannah Wen, MD, PhD
• Ashley Cimino-Mathews, MD
• Matthew Hanna, MD

This educational activity is directed by Laura C. Collins, MD, and originally released March 1, 2023, with credits valid through February 28, 2026.

Target Audience

This course is designed for practicing pathologists, pathology assistants, and pathology residents seeking to strengthen their expertise in breast pathology diagnosis and reporting.

Why This Topic Matters

Breast Pathology 2023 (CME VIDEOS) addresses key diagnostic and reporting challenges in breast pathology, a critical subspecialty of pathology and oncology. By offering detailed coverage of benign and malignant breast lesions, including molecular and immunohistochemical techniques, this course supports enhanced diagnostic confidence and accuracy.

Accessed through MedHub Central, this breast pathology education resource meets the ongoing professional development needs of pathology specialists. It reinforces foundational knowledge and updates practitioners on evolving standards in breast cancer testing and diagnosis.