Pathology Update: State-of-the-Art Diagnostic Approaches to Surgical Pathology

Pathology Update provides a state-of-the-art overview of surgical pathology, taking you beyond the H&E to provide the latest knowledge about staging and tumor classification, prognostic factors, immunohistochemical profiles and molecular markers, important clinical trials, and novel therapeutic approaches. By incorporating timely molecular information into the in-depth discussion of morphology and immunohistochemical workup, the course will help you apply current concepts to your practice of surgical pathology.

The value of the course comes directly from the expertise of the presenters and the practical insights they provide for your day-today practice. The faculty, all experts in their fields, will cover topics that include immunohistochemistry do’s and don’ts, principles of molecular testing, controversial criteria for differentiating benign from malignant diseases, and current approaches to recognizing preneoplastic changes. Even if you have taken this course before, it’s worth coming back for fresh information and new ideas!

Following this course, you will be able to:

• Use the modern classification of breast neoplasms and implement appropriate handling of different types of breast biopsies.
• Apply diagnostic criteria for inflammatory lesions of the gastrointestinal tract.
• Improve your immunohistochemistry protocols and selection of immunohistochemicals stains.
• Appropriately use molecular testing and apply it to your cases.
• Apply your improved skills in diagnosing non-neoplastic lung disease.