Gastrointestinal Pathology CME: A Practical Overview

A practical, case-based overview for those who encounter GI and liver specimens in their daily practice, this online CME program addresses interpretation of upper GI tract mucosa and liver biopsies, along with recent advances in pancreatic and biliary pathology.

Current Topics in Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathology — led by renowned pathologist Lysandra Voltaggio, MD — includes case-based continuing medical education lectures designed to help you better interpret mucosal and liver biopsies, enhance your understanding of pancreatic and biliary disorders, and apply modern techniques to gastrointestinal disorders.

Learning Objectives

After participating in this activity, the learner will demonstrate the ability to:

• Discuss the differential diagnosis between dysplasia and reactive non-neoplastic atypia
• Discuss practical and clinically relevant issues in the diagnosis and staging of colorectal carcinoma
• Discuss new targetable options in biliary and colon cancer
• Recall the current performance and uncertainties of “liquid biopsy” multi-cancer early detection tests
• Explain the clinical significance of response to neoadjuvant treatment
• Recognize recently described patterns of inflammation associated with STI of the digestive tract
• Discuss the role and advances in circulating tumor DNA
• Discuss the use of special stains and immunohistochemical stains in the work up of liver tumors
• Differentiate between indolent and aggressive lymphoproliferative disorders of the GI tract
• Recognize challenges in small biopsies, frozen sections, and grossing of biliary neoplasms
• Discuss various neuroendocrine tumors across the length of the GI tract
• Discuss several types of GI mesenchymal tumors, with emphasis on their location and depth in the GI tract
• List the criteria used to classify the three main mass-forming precancerous neoplasms of the pancreas (Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms, intraductal oncocytic papillary neoplasms, and Intraductal tubulopapillary neoplasms)

Intended Audience

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

TOPICS / SPEAKERS

1. Challenges in the Diagnosis of IBD-Associated Dysplasia - Cathy Changqing Ma, MD, PhD
2. Pearls in the Diagnosis of Colon Cancer - Cathy Changqing Ma, MD, PhD
3. A GI Medical Oncologist’s Perspective – What are the Biomarkers We Care About - Valerie Lee, MD
4. Next Generation Cancer Screening for the GI Pathologist - Benjamin L. Mazer, MD, MBA
5. Post-Treatment Pathology – Pearls and Pitfalls - Jacqueline Birkness-Gartman, MD
6. Sexually Transmitted Infections – Epidemiologic Trends and Aerodigestive Manifestations - Lysandra Voltaggio, MD
7. Updates in Molecular Diagnostics for Malignancies of the Digestive Tract - Jason Park, MD, PhD
8. Inflammatory Disorders of the Pancreas - Elizabeth Thompson, MD, PhD
9. Hepatocellular Tumors – Virtual Sign Out - Robert Anders, MD, PhD
10. The Horses and Zebras of Gastrointestinal Lymphoma - Laura M. Wake, MD
11. Common Issues and Diagnostic Challenges with Biliary Neoplasms - Kiyoko Oshima, MD
12. Neuroendocrine Tumors of the GI Tract - Kevan Salimian, MD, PhD
13. Spindle Cell Lesions of the GI Tract – Just Like Real Estate, it’s all about Location - Elizabeth Montgomery, MD
14. Precancerous Lesions of the Pancreas – More than just PanINs - Ralph Hruban, MD
15. Current Topics in Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathology – Q/A Session - Faculty

Date of Original Release: December 28, 2023
Date Credits Expire: December 28, 2026