10^th Annual Surgical Pathology Update: Diagnostic Pearls for the Practicing Pathologist

This seminar has been designed to provide an extensive overview of some of the most common areas of diagnostic difficulty encountered by surgical pathologist in the areas of gastrointestinal, gynecologic, genitourinary, breast, and neuroendocrine pathology. Extensive details will be provided on some of the most important diagnostic features which allow pathologists to make accurate diagnoses in each of these areas of surgical pathology, as well as how to assess essential diagnostic clues and avoid the common diagnostic pitfalls. Each lecture will also provide a thorough discussion on the use of ancillary diagnostic techniques including both immunohistochemistry and molecular diagnostics. There will be some interactive case-based review sessions as well as sufficient time for interactive discussions between all the faculty members and participants.

This CME activity is primarily intended and designed to educate practicing pathologists.

Attendees should, at the completion of this course, be able to:

• Discuss the most common diagnostics pitfalls in recognizing Barrett’s esophagus-associated dysplasia
• Describe some of the important diagnostic features of various esophageal diseases, including eosinophilic esophagitis
• Recognize the most common patterns seen in mesenchymal tumors of the gastrointestinal tract
• Identify the most recent changes in the 5th edition of the WHO classification of neuroendocrine neoplasms
• Define the most common pitfalls in thyroid pathology
• Describe some of the associated syndromes seen in association with various neuroendocrine tumors
• Discuss various forms of non-Helicobacter-related gastritis
• Recognize some of the most important prognostic features associated with colorectal carcinoma
• Discuss the most important diagnostic features of the variants of inflammatory bowel disease and diagnostic mimics
• Discuss recent updates in renal tumor classification
• Describe some of the most important diagnostic pitfalls in prostate core biopsy interpretation
• Recognize the most common diagnostics issues in bladder biopsy pathology
• Define the various papillary lesions of the breast
• Describe problematic fibroepithelial lesions of the breast
• Discuss the spectrum of atypical ductal hyperplasia and ductal carcinoma in situ

No special educational preparation is required for this CME activity.

If you have a disability and wish to request assistance, please inform Educational Symposia at (813) 806-1000.

Educational Symposia (ESI) as planner and presenter of this meeting, and Professional Travel as the official travel agency for this meeting, claim no liability for the acts of any suppliers or the safety of any attendees while in transit to, from, or during this event or any optional activities. The total amount of liability, if any, for the meeting organizer is limited to a refund of the registration fee, and Professional Travel's responsibility is limited to that of an agent.

This program is planned and organized by Educational Symposia, a leader in accredited continuing education since 1975.

Educational Symposia appreciates our corporate supporters and exhibitors. A list of industry supporters will be provided and acknowledged at the meeting.

Cancellations must be received in writing by sending an e-mail to cancel@edusymp.com. There is a $100 processing fee applied to all cancellations. Cancellations made in writing prior to October 16, 2025 will be issued a refund for the amount of tuition paid less the $100 processing fee. No refunds will be made on or after October 16, 2025.

Educational Symposia appreciates our corporate supporters and exhibitors. A list of industry supporters will be provided and acknowledged at the meeting.

Tuition for live conference includes all course materials, an electronic color course syllabus (printed color syllabus available for $95, advanced purchase only), daily continental breakfasts and coffee breaks. Early registration is strongly suggested. There will be a $100 surcharge for anyone registering after October 16, 2025 Minimum and maximum attendance levels have been established for this meeting. If your registration cannot be accepted, you will be issued a full tuition refund.

Tuition for live webcast includes participation for one registrant. Each registrant must sign-in on a separate computer to receive credit. Prior to the meeting we will send you further information about the log in process. We will also send you an electronic color course syllabus via email. If you have any questions or issues logging into the meeting we will have support personnel available at (813) 806-1000. There will be a $100 surcharge for anyone registering after October 16, 2025.