2021 A Practical Approach to Surgical Pathology: Volume VII Diagnostic Pearls for the Practicing Pathologist (CME VIDEOS)

Overview

2021 A Practical Approach to Surgical Pathology: Volume VII Diagnostic Pearls for the Practicing Pathologist (CME VIDEOS) provides a practical and comprehensive review of key topics in surgical pathology, including soft tissue, gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, breast, head and neck, and genitourinary pathology. This course includes an extensive overview of diagnostic features essential for accurate diagnosis and highlights key clues to avoid common diagnostic pitfalls. Faculty discuss appropriate immunohistochemical and molecular tests that serve as valuable diagnostic adjuncts.

On-demand pathology education — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Agenda

This course offers detailed presentations on a variety of surgical pathology topics, emphasizing practical diagnostic approaches and current standards.

• The Trouble with Fat: Common Issues with Well-Differentiated Fatty Tumors — John R. Goldblum, M.D.
• Pitfalls in Diagnosis of Pleomorphic Adenoma and Other Biphasic Salivary Gland Neoplasms — Akeesha Alia Shah, M.D.
• Biopsy Diagnosis of Inflammatory Diseases of the Colon — Rish K. Pai, M.D., Ph.D.
• Liver Frozen Sections: What to Say and What Not to Say — John Hart, M.D.
• Q & A Session — John R. Goldblum, M.D.; Rish K. Pai, M.D., Ph.D.; and John Hart, M.D.
• Evaluation of the Neoadjuvant Breast Specimen — Mara H. Rendi, M.D., Ph.D.
• False Positive, False Negative and Atypical: (Uncertain) Diagnoses in Prostate Pathology – Important Traps to Avoid — Kiril Trpkov, M.D., FRCPC
• Nuclear Features of Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma Revisited — Akeesha Alia Shah, M.D.
• An Approach to Gastrointestinal Eosinophilia — Rish K. Pai, M.D., Ph.D.
• Drug-Induced Liver Disease: A Pattern Based Approach — John Hart, M.D.
• Common Morphologic Patterns in Soft Tissue Tumors: Part 1 — John R. Goldblum, M.D.
• Common Morphologic Patterns in Soft Tissue Tumors: Part 2 — John R. Goldblum, M.D.
• Papillary Lesions of the Breast — Mara H. Rendi, M.D., Ph.D.
• New Developments in Kidney Carcinoma: What’s Important and Why — Kiril Trpkov, M.D., FRCPC
• An Update on Colorectal Carcinoma Reporting — Rish K. Pai, M.D., Ph.D.
• Oral Pathology for the General Surgical Pathologist — Akeesha Alia Shah, M.D.
• Urothelial Carcinoma: Common Diagnostic Challenges and Variants Not to be Missed in Practice — Kiril Trpkov, M.D., FRCPC
• Liver Tumor Diagnosis in 2021 — John Hart, M.D.
• High-Risk Breast Lesions on Core Biopsy — Mara H. Rendi, M.D., Ph.D.

Educational Objectives

At the completion of this CME teaching activity, participants should be able to:

• Discuss the most common benign and malignant well-differentiated lipomatous tumors.
• Describe the most useful immunohistochemical and molecular genetic tests in distinguishing common soft tissue tumors.
• Develop a more confident diagnostic approach for common and important challenges in prostate pathology.
• Improve recognition of staging, classification, grading, and reporting issues in urothelial carcinoma and its variants.
• Discuss practical considerations for signing out neoadjuvant breast specimens to provide key clinical information.
• Accurately classify breast papillary lesions from benign to malignant.
• Guide radiologists and clinicians in managing high-risk breast lesions identified on core biopsies.
• Create effective reports to assist in the treatment of patients with colitis.
• Discuss various causes of gastrointestinal eosinophilia and potential diagnostic pitfalls.
• Provide current knowledge on histologic and molecular features of colorectal carcinoma relevant to patient management.
• Discuss common benign and malignant biphasic salivary gland neoplasms with focus on distinguishing morphologic features.
• Examine the morphologic spectrum of papillary thyroid carcinoma and challenges in variant classification.
• Explore differential diagnoses and pitfalls associated with common oral pathology lesions.

Speakers

• John R. Goldblum, M.D.
• Akeesha Alia Shah, M.D.
• Rish K. Pai, M.D., Ph.D.
• John Hart, M.D.
• Mara H. Rendi, M.D., Ph.D.
• Kiril Trpkov, M.D., FRCPC

This CME activity is presented by a distinguished faculty of practicing pathologists who provide evidence-based, clinically relevant insights to enhance diagnostic accuracy and confidence in surgical pathology.

Target Audience

This CME activity is primarily designed for practicing pathologists seeking to strengthen their expertise in surgical pathology through practical diagnostic guidance and updated clinical information.

Why This Topic Matters

2021 A Practical Approach to Surgical Pathology: Volume VII Diagnostic Pearls for the Practicing Pathologist (CME VIDEOS) addresses essential subjects across multiple pathology subspecialties, supporting practicing pathologists in their daily diagnostic challenges. This resource is designed to enhance understanding of diagnostic features, adjunct testing, and reporting considerations relevant to contemporary pathology practice.

Presented through MedHub Central, this course offers comprehensive pathology education focused on practical applications and diagnostic accuracy, reinforcing the professional knowledge necessary for managing complex surgical pathology cases with confidence.