19th International Surgical Pathology Symposium

May 1-4, 2012
The Westin Zagreb
Zagreb, Croatia

Conference Description

The 19th 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 gastrointestinal pathology, head and neck pathology, soft tissue pathology, dermatopathology, endocrine pathology, gynecologic pathology, genitourinary pathology and hematopathology. 

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

Intended Audience

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

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.