April 29–May 2, 2008
Divani Caravel Hotel
Athens, Greece

Description

The 15th International Surgical Pathology Symposium addresses unique challenges and problems encountered in today’s practice. Participants will simultaneously review case histories, examine images by virtual microscopy, and formulate diagnoses. The unique subtleties and differentiating characteristics of each diagnosis will then be highlighted. Participants will also discuss the patient management strategy used in each case.

During the four-day conference, 38 cases will be presented and discussed. Three to four specialty areas will be featured each day. Cases will be presented in cardiovascular pathology, pulmonary pathology, soft tissue pathology, gastrointestinal pathology, liver pathology and genitourinary pathology.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the conference, participants should be able to:

• Identify common diagnostic problems of pathologies selected for study
• Interpret appropriate ancillary tests for study cases
• Classify each case according to pathology type
• Enumerate the treatment options of each case diagnosis
• Integrate diagnostic, clinical, and pathological challenges in pathologist/clinician communication methods

Disclaimer

Attendance at this Mayo conference does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures that may be discussed or taught in this course.

Intended Audience

This course is designed for practicing surgical pathologists. Other medical laboratory scientists or physicians interested in enhancing their delivery of care also may benefit from this program.

Credit

College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic designates this educational activity for a maximum of 17.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Faculty

Course Directors

Gary L. Keeney, MD
Consultant, Division of Anatomic Pathology
Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
Associate Professor of Pathology
College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota

Thomas C. Smyrk, MD
Consultant, Division of Anatomic Pathology
Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
Associate Professor of Pathology
College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota

Guest Faculty

George Kontogeorgos, MD, PhD
Head, Department of Pathology
G. Gennimatas Athens General Hospital
Athens, Greece
Visiting Professor-Research Associate
St. Michael’s Hospital, University of Toronto
Ontario, Canada

Mayo Clinic Rochester Faculty

Marie Christine Aubry, MD
Consultant, Division of Anatomic Pathology
Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
Associate Professor of Pathology
College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota

William D. Edwards, MD
Consultant, Division of Anatomic Pathology
Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
Professor of Pathology
College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota

Andrew L. Folpe, MD
Senior Associate Consultant, Division of Anatomic Pathology
Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
Professor of Pathology
College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota

Thomas J. Sebo, MD, PhD
Consultant, Division of Anatomic Pathology
Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
Professor of Pathology
College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota

Faculty Disclosure

As a provider accredited by ACCME, College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic must ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in its educational activities. Thus, safeguards against commercial bias have been put in place. Course director(s), planning committee, faculty, and all others who are in a position to control the content of this educational activity are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest related to the subject matter of the educational activity. Faculty also will disclose any off-label and/or investigational use of pharmaceuticals or instruments discussed in their presentation. Disclosure of this information will be published in course materials so that participants in the activity may formulate their own judgments regarding the presentation.

Conference Agenda

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Throughout the four-day conference, the following specialty areas will be featured each day: cardiovascular pathology, pulmonary pathology, soft tissue pathology, gastrointestinal pathology, liver pathology and genitourinary pathology.

6:30 AM	Registration and Breakfast
7:15 AM	Welcome and Introduction to Symposium
7:30 AM	Presentation and Discussion of Cases 1-5
10:00 AM	Refreshment Break
10:30 AM	Presentation and Discussion of Cases 6-10
12:30 PM	Adjourn
6:00–7:30 PM	Conference Reception

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

6:30 AM	Registration and Breakfast
7:30 AM	Presentation and Discussion of Cases 11-15
10:00 AM	Refreshment Break
10:30 AM	Presentation and Discussion of Cases 16-20
12:30 PM	Adjourn

Thursday, May 1, 2008

6:30 AM	Breakfast
7:30 AM	Presentation and Discussion of Cases 21-25
10:00 AM	Refreshment Break
10:30 AM	Presentation and Discussion of Cases 26-30
12:30 PM	Adjourn

Friday, May 2, 2008

6:30 AM	Breakfast
7:30 AM	Presentation and Discussion of Cases 31-35
10:00 AM	Refreshment Break
10:30 AM	Presentation and Discussion of Cases 36-38
12:30 PM	Adjourn