USCAP Breast Pathology for All Ages: Diagnostic Pearls and Pitfalls (And How to Stay Out of Trouble) 2022
Based on multi-institutional practices handling large volumes of breast pathology cases at established cancer centers and cumulative consultation cases, this expert faculty has identified areas that pose diagnostic and interpretative challenges in recurrent problematic areas deserving attention: intraductal epithelial proliferations and microinvasive carcinoma, lobular neoplasia including LCIS variants, papillary lesions, and benign vs malignant spindle cell lesions. The interpretation of immunohistochemical stains (IHC) with focus on predictive markers can also be challenging. This interactive microscopy course is designed to illustrate distinct challenging entities and problematic issues, with practical approaches to their resolution in real time, in the context of intimate mentoring.
Are you a practicing pathologist looking to improve your skills in breast pathology? Or perhaps you’re a pathologist-in-training hoping to gain valuable insights into diagnosing and interpreting challenging cases? If so, then we have the perfect educational resource for you – the Breast Pathology Course: Challenging Areas and Problematic Issues.
This comprehensive course is based on multi-institutional practices handling large volumes of breast pathology cases at established cancer centers and cumulative consultation cases, ensuring that the content is highly relevant and up-to-date. The expert faculty behind this course have identified specific areas in breast pathology that pose diagnostic and interpretative challenges, and have designed this course to address these recurrent problematic areas.
The course covers a range of topics including intraductal epithelial proliferations and microinvasive carcinoma, lobular neoplasia including LCIS variants, papillary lesions, and benign vs malignant spindle cell lesions. These are the areas that pathologists often find difficult to diagnose accurately, and this course will provide you with practical approaches and strategies to resolve these challenges in real-time.
One of the highlighted areas in this course is the interpretation of immunohistochemical stains (IHC) with a focus on predictive markers. This is a particularly challenging aspect of breast pathology, and this course will guide you through the interpretation and reporting of these IHC stains, while also addressing any possible pitfalls.
What sets this course apart from other educational resources is its interactive microscopy format. Rather than passively learning from lectures, you will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on learning and receive intimate mentoring from the expert faculty. This unique approach will enhance your learning experience and ensure that you gain the practical skills and knowledge necessary to confidently navigate challenging breast pathology cases.
The Breast Pathology Course: Challenging Areas and Problematic Issues is suitable for both practicing academic and community pathologists, as well as pathologists-in-training. Whether you’re looking to enhance your diagnostic skills, refine your interpretation of specific breast pathology entities, or learn about the applications of IHC markers in breast pathology, this course has it all.
Upon completion of this educational activity, you will be able to:
- Develop a practical approach for the diagnostic evaluation of intraductal epithelial proliferations (UDH, FEA, ADH, DCIS)
- Refine the diagnosis of LCIS (including WHO 2019 criteria for Pleomorphic and Florid LCIS) and invasive lobular carcinomas, with interpretation of related IHC
- Develop a practical approach for the diagnosis of papillary lesions, including variants of papillary carcinoma, with a review of ancillary IHC and management at core biopsy
- Cultivate a practical approach for the diagnosis of fibroepithelial neoplasms and special subtypes of breast carcinomas, including needle biopsy diagnoses and patient management
- Learn about the applications of diagnostic, prognostic, and predictive IHC markers in breast pathology, with an emphasis on interpretation, reporting, and possible pitfalls
The course includes eight modules, each taught by an expert faculty member:
- Intraductal Epithelial Proliferations and Microinvasive Carcinoma – Edi Brogi, MD, PhD
- In Situ and Invasive Lobular Neoplasia – Melissa P. Murray, DO
- Immunohistochemistry in Breast Pathology (With Focus on Predictive Markers) – Kimberly H. Allison, MD
- Special Subtypes of Invasive Carcinoma – Melinda E. Sanders, MD
- Papillary Neoplasms – Edi Brogi, MD, PhD
- Spindle Cell Lesions of the Breast: Benign vs. malignant, and their distinction – Melinda E. Sanders, MD
- Breast Cancer in The Era of Neoadjuvant Therapy – Kimberly H. Allison, MD
- Fibroepithelial Lesions – Melissa Murray, DO
Each module is designed to provide you with in-depth knowledge and practical skills specific to the topic, ensuring that you gain a comprehensive understanding of the challenging areas in breast pathology.
Ordering this course provides you with access to the content and resources until October 25, 2025, allowing you ample time to review and revisit the material as needed. The original release date of this course is December 19, 2022, guaranteeing that you’ll receive the most current information and insights.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to enhance your skills in breast pathology and overcome diagnostic challenges. Order the Breast Pathology Course: Challenging Areas and Problematic Issues today and take your expertise to the next level.