Dermatopathology Masters of Pathology Series 2020

Expert guidance on distinguishing entities, understanding clinical implications and reporting dermatopathology diagnoses. Earn Lifelong Learning and SAM credits.

YOU WILL GET THE COURSE VIA LIFETIME DOWNLOAD LINK (FAST SPEED) AFTER PAYMENT

Description

Learn from an Industry Trailblazer

Dermatopathology - Masters of Pathology Series, is directed by Jerad M. Gardner, MD, #1 Trailblazer of the Lab on The Pathologist’s 2019 Power List. Join Dr. Gardner as he presents a pragmatic approach to dealing with skin biopsies, common conundrums and more. Through informative microscopy sessions and practical discussions, you will learn how to better:

• Interpret requisition sheets and understand clinical dermatology terminology
• Apply a structured approach to analysis and classification of keratoses, neoplasms, adnexal tumors, sarcomas
• Recognize and diagnose common lesions and unique nevus subtypes
• Report diagnoses that will be understood and result in optimal patient care

Date of Original Release: December 31, 2020
Date Credits Expire: December 31, 2023

Learning Objectives

After viewing this program, the participant will be better able to:

• Diagnose actinic keratosis, verruca, seborrheic keratosis, and squamous cell carcinoma and have practical ways of dealing with uncertain cases or small biopsies
• Apply a structured approach to analyzing melanocytic lesions and distinguishing nevus from melanoma
• Recognize unique subtypes of nevus and melanoma that may easily misdiagnosed
• Apply a structured approach to classifying skin adnexal tumors
• Recognize serious non-neoplastic dermatologic conditions that are often urgent or emergent clinically and handle them appropriately and expediently
• Utilize a pattern based descriptive approach to evaluating and reporting inflammatory skin biopsies
• Identify and recognize important sarcomas that often arise in skin
• Recognize and diagnose various fibrohistiocytic, myxoid, and other spindle cell lesions that commonly present in skin
• Recognize select hematolymphoid and histiocytic entities that commonly present in skin

Intended Audience

This educational activity is intended for practicing pathologists.

Topics And Speakers:

 All lectures by Jerad M. Gardner, MD

• Epidermal Neoplasms: Bread and Butter Everyday Diseases That Can Still be Tricky!

• Epidermal Neoplasms: Beyond the Basics

• Diagnostic Approach to Melanocytic Lesions

• Unique Subtypes of Nevus and Melanoma

• Skin Adnexal Tumors 1

• Skin Adnexal Tumors 2

• Dermatology Urgencies & Emergencies That Every Pathologist Should Know

• Inflammatory Dermpath: Patterns and Terminology

• Fibrohistiocytic Spindle Cell Tumors of the Skin

• Sarcomas Every Pathologist Should Know - Microscopy Session

• Myxoid Skin Lesions Made Easy

• Classic Cutaneous Hemepath Cases

• Infectious Diseases of the Skin

• Crafting a Useful Dermpath Report & Other Random Tips for Daily Practice

• Dermpath Potpourri - Entities That Don't Fit in Anywhere Else But Can't Be Left Out