80043957 - The 17th Annual Current Topics in Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathology (EM)

This 17th annual conference is intended as a practical overview for pathologists who encounter gastrointestinal and liver specimens in daily practice. Interpretation of biopsies of the upper GI tract mucosa and the liver will be addressed, as well as recent advances in pancreatic and biliary pathology. Case presentations will be featured to emphasize presented concepts. Participants should come away with a better understanding of interpretation of mucosal biopsies, liver biopsies, pancreatic/biliary disorders and the application of modern techniques to gastrointestinal disorders.

Target Audience

This activity is intended for community pathologists, gastrointestinal specialists, hepatologists and gastrointestinal and hepatology fellows and residents.

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1. Describe the development and use of checkpoint inhibitor (PD-1/L1) immune cancer therapy in laboratory medicine.
2. Discuss some immune labeling pitfalls in interpreting biopsies of spindle cell neoplasms of the gastrointestinal tract.
3. Outline the American College of Gastroenterology guidelines for management of Barrett esophagus.
4. Describe Findings in neoplastic lesions and dysplasia.
5. Recognize and differentiate the patterns of reflux, eosinophilic, lymphocytic, sloughing, infectious and pill-induced esophagitis. Learn the clinical presentations and consequences of these diagnoses.
6. Recognize that an algorithmic approach can simplify the practice of pancreatic pathology.
7. Recognize the role of expanded genetic testing for patients with colorectal cancer.
8. Identify common hepatic vascular diseases related to obstruction/obliteration of large and small hepatic veins, obliteration of small portal veins, and entities associated with non cirrhotic portal hypertension.
9. Differentiate between common patterns of liver injury.

The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement

The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 9.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

No faculty are available for this activity at this time.