Update on Diagnosis of Malignant Mesothelioma
Objectives: At the end of the session delegates will be able to:
- Diagnose malignant mesothelioma.
- Separate mesothelioma from benign mesothelial reactions.
- Separate organizing pneumonia from diffuse alveolar damage.
- Classify idiopathic interstitial pneumonias.
Pulmonary Vascular Disease
This session will focus on a practical approach to evaluating for pulmonary vascular disease in surgical and autopsy specimens. Arterial and venous forms of hypertension will be discussed, along with foreign body embolism and vasculitis.
Objectives: At the end of the session delegates will be able to:
- Review basic concepts of pulmonary vascular anatomy and histology.
- Explain the clinical and pathological classifications of pulmonary hypertension.
- Describe histologic manifestations of pre-capillary, capillary, and post-capillary forms of pulmonary hypertension.
- Identify the histologic features of pulmonary vasculitis and appropriately classify the type of vasculitis based on morphologic patterns.
Thoracic Cytopathology Illustrated
Approach to Acute Lung Injury
Objectives: At the end of the session delegates will be able to:
- To review the concept of acute lung injury as applied to pathology.
- To review the clinical and pathologic features of organizing pneumonia.
- To review the clinical and pathologic features of diffuse alveolar damage.
An Overview of Modern Thoracic Surgical Procedures
This session will be of value to pathologists, and pathology trainees. The aim of the presentation is to familiarize pathologists with a broad overview of the components to major thoracic surgical resections, highlighting modern minimally invasive techniques.
Objectives: At the end of the session delegates will be able to:
- Describe current surgical approaches for lung cancer.
- Summarize basic principles of esophageal resection.
- Explain the fundament steps to endobronchial ultrasound fine needle aspiration.
“Neoplastic Cardiac Pathology”
This session will focus on the 2014 WHO updates to the classification of cardiac neoplasms. New insights will be addressed as to the biology of the lesions as well as new ancillary studies used to fully classify these unusual lesions.
Objectives: At the end of the session delegates will be able to:
- Review and update classification of cardiac neoplasms.
- Discuss differential diagnosis (including non-neoplastic masses).
- Detail ancillary studies useful in the diagnosis of cardiac neoplasms and underlying syndromic conditions.
Non-Neoplastic Case Presentations
Cardiopulmonary Effects of Cocaine
Dr. Francis Green
Dr. Jonathan Slack
This session will be of value to pathology residents, general, and anatomic pathologists. It may be of particular interest to those who sign-out cardiopulmonary specimens, perform autopsies in either a hospital or forensic setting, and learners.
Objectives: At the end of the session delegates will be able to:
- Demonstrate the pulmonary effects of cocaine.
- Demonstrate the vascular effects of cocaine.
- Review the mechanisms for the pulmonary and vascular manifestations of cocaine.
- Summarize the cardiopulmonary effects of cocaine.
An Emerging Post-Cardiac Surgery Complication: Tip of the Iceberg?
This session will describe an autopsy case of an emerging life-threatening complication of cardiac surgery that is expected to grow in worldwide incidence in the coming years. It will provide participants with the knowledge to identify this challenging diagnosis at the time of pre- or post-mortem pathology examination. The session will be of value to: pathology residents, PAs, general and anatomic pathologists.
- Describe the growing incidence and potential seriousness of a recently recognized post-cardiac surgery complication.
- Identify clinical clues that warrant the consideration of this emerging entity in the differential diagnosis.
- List the gross and histopathologic features of this post-cardiac surgery complication.
An Emerging Post-Cardiac Surgery Complication: Tip of the Iceberg?
This session will describe an autopsy case of an emerging life-threatening complication of cardiac surgery that is expected to grow in worldwide incidence in the coming years. It will provide participants with the knowledge to identify this challenging diagnosis at the time of pre- or post-mortem pathology examination. The session will be of value to: pathology residents, PAs, general and anatomic pathologists.
Objectives: At the end of the session delegates will be able to:
- Describe the growing incidence and potential seriousness of a recently recognized post-cardiac surgery complication.
- Identify clinical clues that warrant the consideration of this emerging entity in the differential diagnosis.
- List the gross and histopathologic features of this post-cardiac surgery complication.
“Non-Neoplastic Cardiovascular Pathology for the General Anatomic Pathologist”
This session will focus primarily on the basic approach to cardiovascular specimens, including how their grossing/processing and how to evaluate and create a clinically-relevant diagnostic report. The basics of molecular genetic and proteomic testing in cardiovascular disease will also be discussed.
Objectives: At the end of the session delegates will be able to:
- Review the spectrum of non-neoplastic acquired cardiovascular disease.
- Identify strategies for grossing and processing tissues derived from cardiovascular surgeries.
- Identify those conditions in which ancillary molecular studies is appropriate.
“Granulomatous Pulmonary Disease”
Objectives: At the end of the session delegates will be able to:
- To review the differential diagnosis of granulomatous processes in the lung.
- To review the types of infections that produce granulomas.
- To review forms of vasculitis that produce granulomas.
- To review other processes in the lung that produce granulomas.
“Thoracic Microbiology for the General Anatomic Pathologist”
Objectives: At the end of the session delegates will be able to:
- Describe the etiology and morphologic features of pulmonary and cardiac infections.
- Provide an overview of diagnostic methods used in the Microbiology Laboratory for diagnosing these infections.
“Update on Lung Cancer Screening”
The session will review current guidelines surrounding lung cancer screening, and it's potential impact on lung cancer mortality, stage at presentation and treatment. The session will be of value to any health care provider in contact with patients at risk of, or with lung cancer.
Objectives: At the end of the session delegates will be able to:
- To understand recent recommendations on lung cancer screening.
- To review pros and cons of lung cancer screening.
- To examine the availability of lung cancer screening in the Province and across the country.
Neoplastic Case Presentations
Young Multi-Drug Abuser with "Weed Lung"
Dr. Brian Chiu
Dr. Kristalee Watson
Objectives: At the end of the session delegates will be able to:
- Describe the morphology of "Weed Lung" in a young multi-drug abuser.
- Describe the morphology of severe pulmonary hemorrhage.
- Review the differential diagnosis of primary pulmonary vascular proliferations/neoplasms.
A Rare Cause of Lung Cyst that takes your Breath Away.
Dr. Roger Hsu
Dr. Peter Dromparis
Objectives: At the end of the session delegates will be able to:
- Describe an unusual secondary cause of spontaneous pneumothorax.
- Distinguish among the differential diagnoses of solitary cystic lung lesions.
- Recognize the salient macroscopic and microscopic findings of this rare entity.
“Approach to Diagnosis of Lung Adenocarcinoma in Resection Specimens”
Objectives: At the end of the session delegates will be able to:
- Describe an unusual secondary cause of spontaneous pneumothorax.
- Distinguish among the differential diagnoses of solitary cystic lung lesions.
- Recognize the salient macroscopic and microscopic findings of this rare entity.
“Classification of Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonia”
- To review current concepts of the idiopathic interstitial pneumonias.
- To highlight problem areas in the pathologic diagnosis of the idiopathic interstitial pneumonias.
“Value of Radiologic-Pathologic Correlation in Interstitial Lung Disease Diagnosis”
“The Gold Standard in Action, ILD MDD”
Margaret Kelly
Kelly Johannson
Tracy Elliot
- To review current concepts of the idiopathic interstitial pneumonias.
- To highlight problem areas in the pathologic diagnosis of the idiopathic interstitial pneumonias.
Update on Mediastinal Tumors including Thymomas”
These lectures will provide the latest information about diagnosis and staging of lung cancers and thymic tumors. Optimal utilization of radiologic-pathologic correlation and immunohistochemical techniques will be emphasized.
These lectures will be of value to practicing pathologists, residents and fellows, PAs, radiologists, medical oncologists and surgeons.
- Classify and stage lung cancers and thymomas
- Utilize the appropriate immunohistochemical stains for accurate diagnosis of lung and thymic tumors
- Incorporate use of radiology to aid in pathologic diagnosis of lung and thymic tumors
Molecular Thoracic Pathology
The molecular landscape of non-small cell carcinoma is continuously evolving and is associated with a slew of targeted and immune oncology therapeutic options. Biomarker testing is essential for selection of therapy. This talk aims at addressing the practical aspects that faces the pathologist when referring tissue biomarker testing. The session should be of value to: Residents (Pathology and Oncology), General and Anatomic Pathologists, Triage Nurses/Patient Coordinators.
- Discuss the molecular landscape of non-small cell lung carcinoma
- Select the most appropriate available material for testing
- De termine when repeat testing for molecular markers is applicable