The 12^th Annual A Practical Approach to Surgical Pathology

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 benign lipomatous tumors encountered by surgical pathologists.
• Identify the most useful diagnostic features and ancillary techniques in distinguishing benign lipomatous tumor from well-differentiated liposarcoma.
• Recognize the most common endometrial carcinoma subtypes and their mimics.
• Describe the most important diagnostic pitfalls in diagnosing squamous lesions of the head and neck.
• Identify the diagnostic thresholds in diagnosing small foci of prostate cancer.
• Discuss the diagnostic challenges associated with atypical small glandular proliferations of the breast.
• List the differential diagnostic features of spindle cell tumors arising in soft tissue, including use of ancillary diagnostic techniques.
• Define the most important prognostic indicators in endometrial cancer.
• Identify the newer advances in diagnosing neuroendocrine tumors of the gastrointestinal tract.
• Recognize the most common salivary gland neoplasms.
• Explain the WHO classification of renal neoplasms and their differentiating features.
• Describe the most important diagnostic features of triple-negative breast cancer
• Recognize the distinguishing features between ovarian serous borderline tumors and low-grade serous carcinoma
• Discuss the important diagnostic features of the array of eosinophil-rich disorders of the gastrointestinal tract
• Identify the diagnostic features of the most common sinonasal tumors
• Discuss the essential features of both in situ and invasive lobular carcinoma of the breast
• Describe the diagnostic pitfalls associated with the spectrum of urothelial neoplasia

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 April 2, 2026 will be issued a refund for the amount of tuition paid less the $100 processing fee. No refunds will be made on or after April 2, 2026.

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 $150, advanced purchase only), daily continental breakfasts and coffee breaks. Early registration is strongly suggested. There will be a $100 surcharge for anyone registering after April 2, 2026. 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 April 2, 2026.