A Practical State-of-the-Art Approach to Diagnostic Hematopathology

October 31-November 4, 2011

Miramonte Resort & Spa

Palm Springs, California

Proper patient management must involve a multidisciplinary process that integrates morphology, immunophenotyping, genetics, and directed molecular testing. Precise diagnosis, classification, and identification of prognostic indicators of hematologic neoplasms are essential components of that process. At this course, nationally recognized faculty will share their experiences and insights to provide you with a state-of-the-art update on the diagnosis, classification, and prognostication of problematic neoplasms.

You'll learn practical approaches to real-life challenges. Discussions will include: morphologic features and differential diagnoses in lymph nodes, bone marrow, and other tissues. You'll gain a better understanding of the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to diagnosis, the most advantageous applications of immunophenotyping and genetic and molecular studies, and more. You will gain a wealth of information about recent developments in neoplastic hematopathology, along with indispensable guidance for accurate diagnoses of the common and unusual patient conditions that you may encounter.

Following this course, you will be able to:

• Devise an individual practice-based system for efficient and appropriate use of immunophenotyping, cytogenetic and molecular techniques.
• Apply a multidisciplinary approach to diagnosis and classification of hematopoietic neoplasms.
• Apply the 2008 revised WHO classification of hematopoietic neoplasms.
• Determine the differential diagnosis for specific lymphoid and myeloid neoplasms, using a multidisciplinary approach.

Who should attend?

Pathologists, Hematopathologists, Oncologists, and Pathology Residents.

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http://www.pulmonarypath.org/pps_webpage_documents/pps_endorsed_courses/...

You can also contact us on: info@ascp.org