Description
USCAP – Solving Diagnostic Problems in Breast Pathology 2023
Original Release Date: December 18, 2023
Format: 8 Presentations + PDFs + Certificate + Survey
Course Overview
USCAP Solving Diagnostic Problems in Breast Pathology 2023 is a case-based educational activity designed to help pathologists overcome common diagnostic challenges in breast pathology. The course delivers a practical, real-world approach to interpreting a wide variety of breast lesions, with a focus on histologic evaluation, radiologic-pathologic correlation, and implications for patient management.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Apply diagnostic criteria to spindle cell, vascular, mucinous, and low-grade breast neoplasms
Recognize and differentiate reactive and inflammatory breast lesions from their mimics
Utilize immunohistochemical markers effectively, understanding their interpretation and common pitfalls
Develop a practical and structured approach to core needle biopsy interpretation
Understand the clinical significance of special histologic subtypes of invasive breast cancers, including ER+ and triple-negative carcinomas
Topics & Speakers
Spindle Cell and Vascular Proliferations – Stuart Schnitt, MD
Spectrum of Low-Grade Breast Neoplasia – Mara Rendi, MD, PhD
Utility of IHC in Breast Pathology: Applications and Pitfalls – Hannah Wen, MD, PhD
Reactive and Inflammatory Lesions & Their Mimics – Timothy D’Alfonso, MD
Challenging Diagnoses in Breast Core Biopsies – Timothy D’Alfonso, MD
Mucinous Lesions & Special-Type ER+ Carcinomas – Hannah Wen, MD, PhD
Spectrum of Triple-Negative Breast Carcinomas – Stuart Schnitt, MD
Small Glandular Proliferations & Sclerosing Lesions – Mara Rendi, MD, PhD
Target Audience
Practicing pathologists
Pathology trainees and fellows
Breast pathology specialists
