Head and Neck Pathology 2014 (Videos)

Unraveling the intricacies of Head and Neck Pathology

Introduction

Embark on an educational journey with The Oakstone Institute’s Clinical Update, a comprehensive CME program meticulously designed to enhance your understanding of head and neck pathology classifications and techniques.

Course Highlights

Expertly guided by renowned pathologists, this program delves into a broad spectrum of topics, including:

• Oral Cavity Pathology
• Nasopharyngeal Lymphomas
• Molecular Classification of Salivary Gland Carcinomas

Cutting-edge Insights

Throughout the program, you’ll delve into the latest classifications, explore emerging entities, and delve into the intricacies of immunohistochemistry and molecular biology techniques.

Expert Faculty

Course Director Ivan Damjanov, MD, PhD, from the University of Kansas, leads a team of highly esteemed pathologists who share their unparalleled knowledge and insights.

Comprehensive Coverage

This comprehensive program encompasses every aspect of head and neck pathology, covering:

• Thyroiditis and Related Conditions
• Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy of Salivary Gland Lesions
• Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck
• Parathyroid Glands, Paragangliomas, and Soft Tissue Lesions
• Benign and Malignant Thyroid Tumors
• Salivary Gland Tumors (Classical and Molecular Classifications)
• Sinonasal Tumors (Malignant and Benign)
• Related Oral Lesions (Dentigerous Cysts and Tumors)

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, you will possess the ability to:

• Analyze the latest histopathological classifications of head and neck tumors, correlating them with treatment response and the role of dental tumors.
• Delineate the essential characteristics of salivary gland tumors, including their molecular basis and impact on modern classification and treatment.
• Proficiency in diagnostic fine needle aspiration biopsy of head and neck lesions.
• Unravel the salient pathological features of the thyroid, parathyroid, and paraganglia of the neck, addressing diagnostic conundrums.
• Comprehend the complexities of head and neck lymphomas, overcoming challenges in their diagnosis.

Intended Audience

This program is tailored to diagnostic pathologists in hospitals and laboratories, academic pathologists, pathology residents, and specialists in ENT, oral/dental surgery, and oncology, along with their residents and fellows.

Disclaimer

Practitioners must exercise caution when incorporating new techniques into practice based on limited knowledge. Sound evidence-based dentistry should guide patient therapy.

Accreditation

This activity satisfies the American Board of Pathology’s Maintenance of Certification (MOC) requirements for Part II (CME and SAMs) Lifelong Learning and self assessment.

Additional Details

• Date of Original Release: April 1, 2014
• Date of Credit Termination: April 1, 2017
• Estimated Time to Complete: 13 hours
• For further information, visit: http://www.oakstone.com/head-and-neck-pathology