Granulomatous Dermatitis: Histopathology with Clinical Correlates (Dec 10, 2021 - Dec 09, 2026)

Granulomatous Dermatitis: Histopathology with Clinical Correlates is organized by Opus Medicus, Inc.

Course Dates:
Last Review Date: 10-Dec-2023
Expiration Date: 09-Dec-2026

Description:
This online CME course provides Pathologists, Dermatopathologists, Dermatologists, and trainees criteria to correctly identify the type of granulomas encountered in skin biopsies. It covers the clinical entities that correlate with types of granulomatous inflammation and reviews additional studies that may be helpful to further specify the diagnosis. The course explains how to integrate histologic findings with clinical features and ancillary studies into a specific diagnosis. The information presented facilitates effective histopathology consultations with clinical colleagues for improved therapies and clinical outcomes.

Objectives:
The course objectives are for Pathologists, Dermatologists, and trainees to:

• Correctly identify the type of granulomas encountered in skin biopsies.
• Learn the differential diagnosis that specific types of granulomatous inflammation imply.
• Learn what additional studies may be used to help specify the diagnosis.
• Integrate histologic findings with clinical features and ancillary studies into a specific diagnosis.
• Expand understanding of the power of detailed hisopathologic evaluation for providing effective histopathology consultations to clinical colleagues.

Topics:
The course covers the following topics:

• Identification of granulomatous inflammation and specific subtypes.
• Differential diagnoses for specific types and patterns of granulomatous inflammation in the skin.
• Utilization of special stains for diagnosis.
• Integration of histologic findings with clinical features for more accurate diagnosis.