2025 Pathology Review: Practical Updates in Breast, Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary Pathology for the General Pathologist

Overview

The 2025 Pathology Review: Practical Updates in Breast, Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary Pathology for the General Pathologist provides an extensive update focused on common diagnostic challenges faced by practicing surgical pathologists. This on-demand course covers essential diagnostic features, ancillary techniques including immunohistochemistry and molecular diagnostics, and strategies to avoid common diagnostic errors in breast, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary pathology.

On-demand pathology education — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Agenda

This course includes expert lectures emphasizing practical diagnostic approaches and updates across breast, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary pathology subspecialties.

• Interpretations of Breast Core Biopsies: An Assortment of Common Diagnostic Challenges — Hannah Wen, M.D., Ph.D.
• What’s New in Esophagitis? — Rhonda K. Yantiss, M.D.
• The Spectrum of Triple Negative Breast Cancer — Hannah Wen, M.D., Ph.D.
• Gastritis and Gastropathy — Rhonda K. Yantiss, M.D.
• Pattern-Based Approach to Renal Cell Tumors — Sean R. Williamson, M.D.
• Pathologic Evaluation of Breast Specimens Post Neoadjuvant Treatment — Hannah Wen, M.D., Ph.D.
• Bladder Cancer Pathology Updates — Sean R. Williamson, M.D.
• Slide Seminar: Special Subtypes of Triple Negative Breast Cancer — Hannah Wen, M.D., Ph.D.
• Prostate Cancer Pathology Updates — Sean R. Williamson, M.D.
• Practical Approach to Duodenal Biopsy Interpretation — Rhonda K. Yantiss, M.D.
• Slide Seminar: Interesting Cases in Genitourinary Pathology — Sean R. Williamson, M.D.
• Inflammatory Patterns in Colonic Biopsy Samples — Rhonda K. Yantiss, M.D.
• Slide Seminar: Spindle Cell Lesions of the Breast — Hannah Wen, M.D., Ph.D.
• Recognizing Sneaky Cancers in Gastric Biopsies and How to Work Them Up — Rhonda K. Yantiss, M.D.
• Common Issues in Male Genital Pathology — Sean R. Williamson, M.D.
• Breast Pathology in the Era of Genomics — Hannah Wen, M.D., Ph.D.
• The Differential Diagnosis of Ischemic Colitis — Rhonda K. Yantiss, M.D.
• Biomarker Testing in Breast Cancer — Hannah Wen, M.D., Ph.D.
• Anal Pathology 101: HPV-Related Lesions and Other Important Findings — Rhonda K. Yantiss, M.D.
• Staging and Handling of Renal Tumors — Sean R. Williamson, M.D.

Educational Objectives

• Recognize the most common and recently described renal cell tumors.
• Identify common pitfalls in urinary bladder and prostate biopsy diagnosis.
• List the most frequent tumors of the male genitourinary tract.
• Explain appropriate handling and staging of renal tumors.
• Describe new forms of esophagitis.
• Identify patterns of gastritis and gastropathy.
• List common pitfalls in duodenal biopsy interpretation.
• Define common inflammatory patterns in colorectal biopsy specimens.
• Recognize frequent diagnostic pitfalls in breast core biopsies.
• Review key features of triple-negative breast cancer.
• Describe common changes in post neoadjuvant treatment breast specimens.
• Explain biomarker testing protocols in breast cancer.

Speakers

• Hannah Wen, M.D., Ph.D.
• Rhonda K. Yantiss, M.D.
• Sean R. Williamson, M.D.

Target Audience

This activity is primarily designed for practicing pathologists seeking to update and reinforce expertise in breast, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary pathology.

Why This Topic Matters

The 2025 Pathology Review: Practical Updates in Breast, Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary Pathology for the General Pathologist addresses critical diagnostic challenges within multiple pathology subspecialties. This comprehensive update supports surgical pathologists in maintaining accurate diagnostic skills relevant to current clinical practice.

Through MedHub Central’s on-demand platform, this course facilitates ongoing professional development by providing access to essential pathology updates that reflect emerging diagnostic techniques and refinements in evaluation criteria.