USCAP Gastrointestinal Pathology: Reaching the Diagnosis in Difficult Cases 2025

Overview

USCAP Gastrointestinal Pathology: Reaching the Diagnosis in Difficult Cases 2025 is an on-demand digital course designed to support pathologists in mastering complex gastrointestinal pathology diagnoses. This case-based interactive microscopy course offers practical solutions for challenging cases by integrating the latest literature and emphasizing subtle histological findings.

On-demand gastroenterology education — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Original release date: January 10, 2025

This course offers digital slides for each case presented.

Agenda

This course features detailed presentations focused on difficult diagnostic scenarios in gastrointestinal pathology, delivered by expert faculty.

• Subtypes of Colorectal Carcinoma: How to Identify Them and Why It Matters — Raul S. Gonzalez, MD
• Gastrointestinal Tract Ischemia and Vascular Injury: Elucidating Etiologies — Raul S. Gonzalez, MD
• Exaggerated Epithelial Atypia vs. True Malignancy — Laura H. Tang, MD, PhD
• Expected and Unexpected Findings in Small Tissue Biopsies — Laura H. Tang, MD, PhD
• Enterocolitis – Sometimes it’s IBD, Sometimes it’s Not — Purva Gopal, MD, MS
• HIV, Bugs, and Immunosuppressive Drugs: Challenging Cases Affecting the GI Tract — Purva Gopal, MD, MS
• A Practical Approach to Common Non-Neoplastic Gastric Pathology Problems — Namrata Setia, MD
• Challenges in Biomarker Interpretation in Gastrointestinal Tract Diseases — Namrata Setia, MD

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this educational activity, learners will be able to:

• Assess gastrointestinal tract biopsies and resection specimens for causes of ischemia and vasculitis.
• Discuss the key diagnostic and clinical findings helpful in distinguishing inflammatory bowel disease from mimics.
• Describe the histologic features and differential diagnoses of entities that can affect the gastrointestinal tract of immunocompromised individuals.
• Effectively integrate recent literature updates into everyday practice to maximize care of patients with gastrointestinal diseases.

Speakers

• Raul S. Gonzalez, MD
• Laura H. Tang, MD, PhD
• Purva Gopal, MD, MS
• Namrata Setia, MD

This course is a collaboration between the Rodger C. Haggitt Gastrointestinal Pathology Society and USCAP.

Target Audience

Practicing academic and community pathologists, and pathologists-in-training.

Why This Topic Matters

USCAP Gastrointestinal Pathology: Reaching the Diagnosis in Difficult Cases 2025 addresses the critical need for advanced expertise in gastrointestinal pathology. This topic is essential for pathologists working within the gastroenterology specialty to enhance diagnostic accuracy in complex cases and improve clinical communication.

MedHub Central provides this resource to support pathologists in strengthening their diagnostic skills and confidence through updated, clinically relevant pathology content.