Head and Neck Pathology

Masters of Pathology Series

Discover leading-edge innovations in the diagnosis and management of Head and Neck lesions with this convenient CME program. Earn Lifelong Learning and SAM credits.

Stay Current with the Latest Key Advances

Head and Neck Pathology provides in-depth coverage of a multitude of topics, summarizing key issues relevant to today's practice. This CME course — part of the Masters of Pathology Series — encompasses the most important aspects of pathology of oral cavity, nose paranasal sinuses, pharynx, larynx, neck, and thyroid. It will help you:

• Attain the latest knowledge on core concepts and diagnostic work-ups
• List an accurate differential diagnosis for head and neck lesions
• Order appropriate immunostains to address diagnostic possibilities
• Identify the limitations and possible pitfalls of each diagnostic tool
• Discuss clinical implications of a given head and neck diagnosis

• Thyroid Gland Surgical Pathology: Common Lesions - Justin Bishop, MD

• Thyroid Gland Surgical Pathology: Uncommon Lesions You Don’t Want to Miss - Justin Bishop, MD

• Salivary Gland Surgical Pathology: The Basics - Justin Bishop, MD

• Newly Defined (and Recently Refined) Salivary Gland Tumors - Justin Bishop, MD

• Updates on HPV-related Head and Neck Carcinoma - Justin Bishop, MD

• Pitfalls in the Diagnosis of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Dysplasia - Justin Bishop, MD

• Variants of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma - Justin Bishop, MD

• Odontogenic and Jaw Pathology for General Surgical Pathologists - Justin Bishop, MD

• Things That Go “Bump” in the Mouth: Benign Oral Cavity Lesions - Justin Bishop, MD

• Sinonasal Small Round Blue Cell Tumors - Justin Bishop, MD

• Spindle Cell Lesions of the Sinonasal Tract - Justin Bishop, MD

• Low-Grade Epithelial Proliferations of the Sinonasal Tract - Justin Bishop, MD

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, the participant will be able:

• List an accurate differential diagnosis for a given head and neck lesion
• Order appropriate immunostains to address the diagnostic possibilities in a thoughtful, stepwise manner following an algorithmic approach
• Understand the limitations and potential pitfalls of each diagnostic tool
• State the clinical (prognostic and therapeutic) implications for making a given head and neck diagnosis

Intended Audience

This educational activity is intended for hospital and laboratory based diagnostic pathologists, as well as academic pathologists and trainees.

Date of Original Release: October 15, 2018
Date of Credit Termination: October 15, 2021
Estimated Time to Complete: 11.25 hours