Gynecologic Pathology: Navigating Histologic Mimics and Other Diagnostic Pitfalls Course
Gynecologic Pathology: Navigating Histologic Mimics and Other Diagnostic Pitfalls Course is organized by United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP).
Release Date: November 22, 2021
Expiration Date: October 16, 2024
Description:
Specimens from gynecologic organs constitute a significant component of most surgical pathology practices, which necessitates that practicing pathologists remain updated on advances in this dynamic, constantly evolving field. The diagnosis of gynecologic tract diseases can be challenging, and fraught with potential pitfalls that may have clinically significant consequences. Classical diagnostic issues in gynecologic pathology have revolved around the potential for non-neoplastic diseases, benign neoplasms, and malignancies to mimic each other, and for different histotypes of malignancies to display morphologic and/or immunophenotypic overlap. Within this context, pathologists must remain updated on newer approaches to disease classification, disease staging, and tumor grading. In this interactive microscopy course, the faculty will present cases wherein one lesion may potentially be mistaken for another due to varying degrees of morphologic and/or immunophenotypic overlap between them, or in which cancer may be misclassified regarding grade, stage, or primary site for a variety of reasons. The diverse case mix will include those derived from both routine and consultation practices, reflecting the broad spectrum of gynecologic pathology. The presentation of cases will be clinically oriented, with an emphasis on day-to-day practical issues, and on accurately classifying each case within the context of a lesion-specific differential diagnosis.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
• Identify tumor appearances that may result in errors in tumor typing, staging, and grading
• Evaluate diagnostic criteria and clinical significance of various common and uncommon neoplasms of the gynecologic tract
• Recognize the utility and pitfalls associated with the use of immunohistochemistry to resolve some diagnostic issues
Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.
