Current Topics in Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathology 2017 (CME Videos)

Overview

Current Topics in Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathology 2017 (CME Videos) offers a detailed review of the latest concepts and techniques in interpreting gastrointestinal and liver specimens. This recording of Johns Hopkins’ 17th Annual Current Topics event provides practical insights for pathologists and specialists involved in gastrointestinal and liver pathology.

On-demand gastroenterology education — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Agenda

This collection presents expert lectures addressing key areas in gastrointestinal and liver pathology, focusing on practical interpretation and advanced diagnostic approaches.

• Esophagitis is a Pain in the Neck — Joel Greenson, MD
• Common Issues and Challenging Cases from the GI Consultation Service — Lysandra Voltaggio, MD
• Genomic Test Interpretation for the Gastrointestinal Surgical Pathologist — Jason Park, MD, PhD
• Iatrogenic Findings in the GI Tract: From Curious to Critical — Dora Lam-Himlin, MD
• Molecular Pathology of Colorectal Cancer — Jason Park, MD, PhD
• A Systematic Approach to Interpreting Medical Liver Biopsies — Meredith Pittman, MD
• Update on Hepatic Vascular Diseases — Kiyoko Oshima, MD
• Practical Topics in Tumor Immunology: What are Immune Check Point Inhibitors and How Do They Impact Anatomic Pathology? — Robert Anders, MD, PhD
• Spindle Cell Lesions of the GI Tract: Just Like Real Estate, It’s All About Location — Elizabeth Montgomery, MD
• Burning Issues in Barrett Esophagus — Elizabeth Montgomery, MD
• Gastritis: A Pattern-Based Medicine — Lysandra Voltaggio, MD
• A Rock-Solid Approach to Solid Tumors of the Pancreas — Elizabeth Thompson, MD, PhD

Learning Objectives

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

• Describe the development and use of checkpoint inhibitor (PD-1/L1) immune cancer therapy in laboratory medicine
• Discuss some immunolabeling pitfalls in interpreting biopsies of spindle cell neoplasms of the gastrointestinal tract
• Outline the American College of Gastroenterology guidelines for management of Barrett esophagus
• Describe findings in neoplastic lesions and dysplasia
• Recognize and differentiate the patterns of reflux, eosinophilic, lymphocytic, sloughing, infectious and pill-induced esophagitis
• Recognize that an algorithmic approach can simplify the practice of pancreatic pathology
• Recognize the role of expanded genetic testing for patients with colorectal cancer
• Identify common hepatic vascular diseases related to obstruction/obliteration of large and small hepatic veins, obliteration of small portal veins, and entities associated with non-cirrhotic portal hypertension
• Differentiate between common patterns of liver injury

Speakers

• Joel Greenson, MD
• Lysandra Voltaggio, MD
• Jason Park, MD, PhD
• Dora Lam-Himlin, MD
• Meredith Pittman, MD
• Kiyoko Oshima, MD
• Robert Anders, MD, PhD
• Elizabeth Montgomery, MD
• Elizabeth Thompson, MD, PhD

Target Audience

This activity is intended for community pathologists, gastrointestinal specialists, hepatologists, as well as fellows and residents in gastrointestinal and hepatology fields seeking to strengthen their diagnostic expertise.

Why This Topic Matters

Current Topics in Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathology 2017 (CME Videos) provides essential updates in gastrointestinal and liver pathology, a specialty critical for accurate diagnosis and patient management. The practical knowledge captured here supports clinicians in maintaining diagnostic confidence with evolving pathological concepts.

Available through MedHub Central, this on-demand resource enhances professional expertise in gastrointestinal pathology by consolidating advances and interpretive strategies from leading experts. It assists specialists in navigating complex histopathological challenges encountered in routine practice.