Gastrointestinal Pathology: Enhancing Diagnostic Skills

Gastrointestinal pathology has evolved significantly since its emergence as a subspecialty in the 1980s. The widespread adoption of endoscopy and mucosal biopsy has increased the number and variety of gastrointestinal samples that pathologists encounter daily. As a result, pathologists must provide comprehensive diagnostic information from limited material, often relying on immunohistochemical stains and molecular analyses to identify druggable targets or underlying germline conditions.

In this context, pathologists play a crucial role in directing the evaluation of patients with gastrointestinal complaints, particularly those with persistent symptoms or immunosuppression. Accurate diagnosis and effective patient care depend on their ability to identify key features in biopsy material, narrowing the differential diagnosis and guiding treatment decisions.

Course Overview

This course is designed to address the complex needs of pathologists in gastrointestinal pathology. Through a combination of lectures and interactive microscopy sessions, participants will gain practical insights into the diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal disorders.

Learning Objectives

• Describe practice approaches to the diagnosis of inflammatory gastrointestinal disorders, with a focus on biopsy interpretation
• Discuss criteria to facilitate distinction between different causes of esophagitis and gastritis
• Evaluate biopsy samples from patients with malabsorptive symptoms
• Classify patterns of colitis and recognize medication-related injuries
• Recognize inflammatory and neoplastic conditions of the anus and appendix
• Discuss biopsy interpretation of the liver
• Discuss diagnostic criteria for pancreatic pathology

Topics Covered

The course covers a range of topics, including:

• Liver Anatomy and Histology
• The Differential Diagnosis of Chronic Hepatitis
• Metabolic Liver Disease
• Biliary Diseases and Cholestasis
• Hepatic Tumors
• Medication-Related Liver Injury
• Frozen Sections of the Bile Ducts, Pancreas, and Liver
• Granulomas in the Liver
• The Appendix
• Lumps, Bumps, and Serrated Polyps
• Barrett Esophagus and Early Gastric Neoplasms
• Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn’s Disease, Pouches, and Dysplasia

These topics will be explored through interactive discussions, case studies, and microscopy sessions led by renowned experts in the field.

Original Release Date: March 23, 2023

Access Expiration: January 21, 2026

Enhance your diagnostic skills and stay up-to-date with the latest developments in gastrointestinal pathology. Enroll in this comprehensive course and take the first step towards improving patient outcomes.