NEW AP130 Practical Prognostication for Head and Neck Neoplasia

8:00–11:30 am
3.0 CME CREDITS

Head and neck pathology is a relatively small field compared to other specialties. Yet it hosts a vast array of benign and malignant tumors that necessitate ever-expanding classification schemata for correct diagnosis and prognostication.

In this course, you will learn about:

Rationale for and practical application of the risk model for oral squamous cell carcinomas
Histologic evaluation and potential pitfalls for resection margin assessment
Why human papillomavirus (HPV) has become an important determinant for patients with oropharyngeal carcinoma, and why p16 has become an important prognosticator independent of HPV
How to accurately identify and grade high- and low-grade salivary duct carcinoma, mucoepidermoid carcinoma, and carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma

You will learn to:

Differentiate poor and good prognosticators for head and neck squamous cell carcinomas
Correctly assess resection margins
Correctly identify and grade salivary tumors

Faculty
Margaret Brandwein-Gensler, MD