Description
2025 Surgical Pathology Update: Diagnostic Pearls for the Practicing Pathologist – Vol. IX
Release Date: February 2025
Format: 16,25 hours of Expert-Led Video Lectures
Audience: Practicing Pathologists, Residents, Fellows
Course Overview
The 2025 Surgical Pathology Update: Volume IX offers a high-yield, case-based approach to solving diagnostic dilemmas across key organ systems. This CME activity features nationally recognized pathologists who provide expert insights, practical algorithms, and evidence-based updates that reflect both emerging developments and timeless diagnostic principles.
This comprehensive update is ideal for the practicing surgical pathologist seeking to fine-tune their skills in breast, GI/liver, gynecologic, genitourinary, and pancreaticobiliary pathology—especially when confronted with subtle mimics and diagnostic gray zones.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Confidently apply current diagnostic criteria in challenging and ambiguous pathology cases.
Integrate molecular classifications and biomarker data into diagnostic workflows.
Recognize common mimics and avoid diagnostic pitfalls across subspecialties.
Apply practical grading schemes and updated terminology to daily sign-outs.
Improve consistency and clarity in pathology reporting, especially in core biopsies.
Lecture Topics & Highlights
Breast Pathology
Inflammatory Lesions of the Breast: An Algorithmic Approach
Triple-Negative Breast Cancers on Core Needle Biopsy: Diagnostic Pitfalls
Spindle Cell Lesions of the Breast on Core Biopsy
Papillary Lesions of the Breast: A Practical Review
Breast & Axillary Lymph Node Evaluation in the Neoadjuvant Setting
Breast Pathology Hot Seat: Slide-Based Case Reviews
Gynecologic & Genitourinary Pathology
Tackling Endometrial Carcinoma: Morphology + Molecular Classification
Paradigm Shift: Biologically-Driven Classification in Cervical & Vulvar Cancer
Diagnostic Pearls and Pitfalls in Genitourinary Pathology
A Practical Approach to Cancer Grading in Prostate Core Biopsies
Gastrointestinal & Liver Pathology
IBD & IBD-Related Dysplasia: Focusing on Atypical Forms of UC
Barrett’s Esophagus: Navigating Common Diagnostic Problems
Near Misses and Great Catches in Medical Liver Pathology
Common Problems in Colorectal Polyp Diagnosis & Terminology
Pancreaticobiliary & Hepatobiliary Pathology
Updates in Pancreaticobiliary Pathology
Unraveling the Diagnosis of Hepatocellular Neoplasms
Renal & Ovarian Pathology
Pitfalls in Ovarian Borderline Tumors: How to Avoid the Trap
Updates in Aggressive Subtypes of Renal Cell Carcinoma
Why This Course?
Direct, slide-based teaching from leaders in diagnostic pathology
Practical tools and pattern recognition strategies
Emphasis on real-world pathology reporting challenges
Applicable across community and academic practice settings
