Mesenchymal Tumors: From Head to Toe (and Everything in Between) Course
Mesenchymal Tumors: From Head to Toe (and Everything in Between) Course is organized by United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP).
Release Date: February 17, 2022
Expiration Date: December 13, 2024
Description:
Mesenchymal tumors are inherently diagnostically challenging, but a significant practice gap in their interpretation has developed as new entities and genetic abnormalities have emerged. Diagnostic challenges are associated with distinguishing benign spindle cell proliferations from high-grade sarcoma due to histologic and immunohistochemical overlap. In addition to benign and malignant categories, the contemporary classification of mesenchymal neoplasms emphasizes lesions with intermediate biologic potential, including those that are locally aggressive or rarely metastasize. There are circumstances in which pathologists can render only descriptive diagnoses without precise classification. Discoveries in molecular genetics have clarified some of these problematic lesions. Furthermore, there are newly described entities that practicing pathologists should be aware of so that tumors are appropriately diagnosed and optimally treated. This course, presented by expert mentors and educators, explores a comprehensive panorama of lesions and anatomic sites.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
• Recognize common and problematic mesenchymal lesions of different anatomic sites
• Become familiar with recently described diagnostic entities
• Design a panel of ancillary testing that aids in the diagnosis of mesenchymal tumors
• Avoid pitfalls caused by erroneous interpretation of immunohistochemical stains
• Understand the diagnostic criteria for malignancy and for the classification of mesenchymal neoplasms
Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.