Learn from the Experts
Current Topics in Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathology, an intensive review for gastrointestinal pathologists, focuses on interpretation of biopsies of the upper GI tract mucosa and the liver, pancreatic/biliary disorders, and application of novel techniques to various GI disorders. Led by renowned pathologist, Lysandra Voltaggio, MD, this online CME program will significantly enhance your diagnostic skills.
It will help you to better:
• Identify unusual variants of GIST
• Develop a diagnostic approach to unusual/variant colorectal polyps
• Define common and rare lymphoproliferative disorders involving the GI tract
• Recognize and discuss the GI manifestations of systemic disorders
• Evaluate common mimics of inflammatory bowel disease
• Discuss the updated classification of benign and malignant hepatic neoplasm
• Describe the basis of grading acute cellular rejection
Current Topics in Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathology (14)
1 | GI Mesenchymal Lesions: Not Just a GIST – Teri Longacre, MD |
2 | Colon Polyps: A Managerial Approach – Teri Longacre, MD |
3 | Gastrointestinal Tract Infections: Cases in Anatomic Pathology – Dena Shibib, DO |
4 | Gastrointestinal Lymphoproliferative Disorders: The Good, The Bad, and The Tummy – Amy Duffield, MD, PhD |
5 | Hot Topics in Gastrointestinal Molecular Pathology – Jason Park, MD, PhD |
6 | GI Tract Manifestations of Systemic Diseases – Maryam Kherad Pezhouh, MD |
7 | Challenges and Pitfalls in Intraoperative Frozen Section Analysis: Pancreatobiliary Resection Margins, Liver and Peritoneal Lesions – Elizabeth Thompson, MD |
8 | Update on Immune-Based Cancer Therapy: Approved and Emerging Biomarkers – Robert Anders, MD, PhD |
9 | Update on IBD for the Pathologist: Focus on Implications for Clinical Management – Tatianna Larman, MD |
10 | An Update on Tumors of the Liver, Bile Ducts and Gallbladder – Kiyoko Oshima, MD, PhD |
11 | Sexually Transmitted Infections: Epidemiologic Trends and Aerodigestive Manifestations – Lysandra Voltaggio, MD |
12 | Cystic Neoplasms of the Pancreas – Ralph Hruban, MD |
13 | Sometimes Small Bowel Biopsies Give Us Diarrhea – Elizabeth Montgomery, MD |
14 | What You Really Need to Know About Liver Transplantation – Meredith Pittman, MD |
Learning Objectives
After viewing this program, the participant will be better able to:
• Define the initial clinical evaluation of a cancer patient – using the physical exam, history, relevant diagnostic studies, and communication with the referring and other physicians involved
• Formulate effective curative and palliative treatment goals
• Describe and manage informed consent
• Organize patient education
• Apply treatment planning
• Use clinically appropriate treatment aids
• Formulate appropriate dosages
• Discuss effective delivery of treatment
• Perform patient evaluation during treatment
• Perform follow-up evaluation of the patient
• Describe the potential outcomes of combination therapy of radiotherapy and immunotherapy
• Discuss the efficacy of stereotactic body radiation for spinal tumors
Intended Audience
The activity was planned for Radiation Oncologists in practice, Radiation Oncology Residents and Fellows.
Designation
Date of Original Release: November 15, 2018
Date of Original Release: November 15, 2021
Estimated Time to Complete: 29 hours