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Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma in the Right Temporal Lobe

Colby Fernelius, MD
Resident in Pathology

Zachary S. Hoffer, MD, PhD
Resident in Pathology

Kerry O’Brien, MD
Staff Pathologist Department of Pathology Madigan Army Medical Center Fort Lewis Tacoma, Washington

 

Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:

  • recognize the histologic features associated with conventional and anaplastic types of pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma (PXA).
  • differentiate conventional PXA from high-grade central nervous system tumors.
  • describe the molecular genetics of PXA.
  • discuss the treatment and prognosis associated with PXA.

The ASCP designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activities.


This activity meets MOC Part II Lifelong Learning requirements. A self-assessment option is available for pathologists attending this program to earn SAM credits for Maintenance of Certification, Part II Self-Assessment Modules (MOC-SAM) for part of the course.

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$20.00
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$15.00



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