Rhonda K. Yantiss, M.D. Expert Series - Tips and Tricks for GI Biopsy Interpretation

This CME teaching activity provides a practical review of current topics in gastrointestinal pathology. Dr. Rhonda Yantiss discusses diagnostic pearls that can help surgical pathologists handling cases from the gastrointestinal tract, as well as the pitfalls to be aware of to avoid misdiagnoses. Topics focus on biopsy interpretation and cover a spectrum of inflammatory conditions, as well as colorectal polyps. Appendiceal neoplasms and colorectal cancer staging issues are also addressed.

This CME activity is primarily intended and designed to educate pathologists.

Educational Symposia

Physicians: Educational Symposia is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Educational Symposia designates this enduring material for a maximum of 10.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

All activity participants are required to complete the credit application in order to be awarded credit. Course participants will also have the opportunity to critically evaluate the program as it relates to practice relevance and educational objectives.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM for these programs may be claimed until August 31, 2028.

This program is planned and organized by Educational Symposia, a leader in accredited continuing education since 1975.

This activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Essential Areas and Elements.

At the completion of this CME teaching activity, you should be able to:

• Discuss iatrogenic forms of gastrointestinal tract injury.
• Recognize, assess and diagnose colorectal polyps.
• Develop a differential diagnosis for the malabsorptive pattern in duodenal biopsies.
• Distinguish IBD from its mimics.
• Recognize various types of esophageal injury in biopsy samples.
• Develop an approach to patterns of gastric injury.
• Identify key features that aid pathologic assessment of colorectal carcinomas.
• Understand the classification of appendiceal neoplasms
• Formulate a differential diagnosis for mass-forming lesions of the anus.

No special educational preparation is required for this CME activity.