13^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:

• Recognize the common diagnostic pitfalls in grading dysplasia in Barrett’s esophagus
• Describe a diagnostic approach to the most common mesenchymal tumors of the gastrointestinal tract
• Discuss the updated nomenclature and most important diagnostic features of appendiceal mucinous neoplasms
• Describe an approach to medical liver biopsies
• Define the most useful ancillary molecular diagnostic techniques in diagnosing or prognosticating GI malignancies
• Identify the most common pitfalls in the diagnosis of adipocytic tumors
• Discuss a practical approach to spindle cell tumors, including the use of immunohistochemistry and molecular diagnostics
• Describe an approach to inflammatory processes in skin biopsies
• Recognize the most common melanocytic neoplasms and their diagnostic pitfalls
• Discuss the diagnostic approach to the most common dermal spindle cell neoplasms
• Describe the most important features in reactive lymph node biopsies
• Recognize the various large cell patterns of lymphoma based upon morphologic features
• Recognize the most common lymphomas of mucosa throughout the body
• Discuss the most common diagnostic pitfalls in prostate biopsy specimens
• Identify the most common renal tumors with clear cell cytology
• Define the most useful ancillary techniques in genitourinary pathology

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 12, 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 1, 2027.

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, daily continental breakfasts and coffee breaks. Early registration is strongly suggested. There will be a $100 surcharge for anyone registering after April 1, 2027. 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 1, 2027