Enhancing Diagnostic Accuracy in Pathology: Embracing the Synergy of Histomorphology and Ancillary Assays

For centuries, pathologists have relied on their expertise in recognizing and classifying patterns of disease based on careful morphologic assessment, unaided by immunohistochemical and molecular techniques. However, this approach often leads to excessive ancillary studies, exhausting valuable resources and contributing to skyrocketing healthcare costs. Moreover, diagnoses may be delayed due to multiple rounds of testing, particularly when unusual staining patterns or conflicting results arise.

Recent breakthroughs in immunohistochemical and molecular techniques have revolutionized the field, allowing us to increasingly rely on ancillary assays to facilitate or establish diagnoses. This paradigm shift highlights the importance of striking a balance between histomorphology and ancillary assays in achieving accurate diagnoses.

A Course Designed for Pathologists by Renowned Experts

This course brings together esteemed faculty members, all current or former presidents of the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology and/or the Arthur Purdy Stout Society of Surgical Pathologists. These accomplished leaders share their vast knowledge to empower learners at all stages of their careers, including practicing academic and community pathologists, and pathologists-in-training.

Learning Objectives

Upon completing this educational activity, learners will be able to:

• Apply a pattern-based approach to non-neoplastic lung diseases
• Develop a short differential diagnosis for mesenchymal tumors based on an assessment of morphologic features
• Recognize key diagnostic features in breast needle core biopsies
• Distinguish between syndromic polyps of the gastrointestinal tract

Comprehensive Topics Covered

This extensive course covers a range of topics, including:

• Soft Tissue Tumors, presented by Christopher D.M. Fletcher, MD, FRCPath
• Inflammatory GI Cases, presented by Rhonda Yantiss, MD
• Diagnostic Pitfalls and Other Risky Situations in Breast Pathology, presented by Laura Collins, MD
• Tumors and Tumor-like Lesions of the Genitourinary Tract, presented by Victor Reuter, MD
• Colorectal Cancer, presented by Wendy L. Frankel, MD
• Polyps and Polyposes, presented by Wendy L. Frankel, MD
• Thoracic Pathology, presented by Jeffrey Myers, MD

Original Release Date: April 4, 2023 | Access Expiration Date: February 4, 2026

Take the first step towards enhancing your diagnostic skills and stay updated with the latest advancements in pathology.