Following this course, you will be able to:
- Recognize and understand implications of flat DIN1 (flat epithelial atypia) and approaches to its management when identified in a core biopsy and at resection margins.
- Utilize the ductal intraepithelial neoplasia (DIN) classification and know how to translate hyperplasia, atypical hyperplasia, and various grades of in situ carcinoma into the DIN system.
- Describe how and why to use the LIN designation rather than ALH and LCIS.
- Distinguish radial scar and complex sclerosing lesions from invasive carcinoma.
- Discriminate among various patterns of papilloma and papillary carcinoma.
- Grade biphasic lesions and recognize some of the uncommon variants.
- Utilize immunohistochemistry to distinguish various spindle cell tumors of the breast.
- Correlate molecular and morphologic classification.
- Appreciate the contribution of multi-gene based prognostic tests and their limitations.
- Distinguish various patterns of adenosis that may be misinterpreted as carcinoma.
- Recognize a wide variety of unusual benign and malignant mammary lesions.
- Recognize the usefulness and pitfalls of core biopsies and sentinel node biopsies.
- Provide proper advice following findings in a sentinel node biopsy that would require complete axillary node dissection.
- Recognize basic imaging alterations that lead to a biopsy and understand the BIRAD.
Core competencies: PC, MK, ICS, PBL, PR, SBP
Intended Audience: Pathologists, Pathology Residents, and Pathologists’ Assistants.
Feature: Virtual glass slide cases will be available through the Internet prior to the course. Directions for access will be provided upon registration.
Course Fee:
List Price: $1299
Member Price: $999
Residents: $500
Cancellation Policy: A full refund will be issued for cancellations received in writing no later than one week prior to the start date of the meeting. Refunds are not issued for cancellations received after that date. ASCP reserves the right to cancel a program due to circumstances beyond its control or for insufficient registration. Registrants will be notified immediately and allowed to substitute a session or obtain a full refund. The Society is not responsible for penalties incurred as a result of cancelled transportation. For further information, contact ASCP Customer Service at 800.267.2727, option 2; international callers: 312.541.4890; or
www.ascp.org/feedback.
Hotel & Travel List
Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa
71333 Dinah Shore Drive
Rancho Miraqe, CA 92270
Telephone: (760) 328-5955
Website: http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin
With newly refreshed and enhanced guest rooms, the experience at The Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa is more renewing than ever. The desert climate awaits guests with warm, sunny days and cool evenings. Located less than seven miles from the Palm Springs International Airport, lush landscaping creates an oasis where guests of all ages can enjoy recreation opportunities ranging from the Westin Kids Club Discovery Room to golf, tennis, a spa and pools. The main Las Brisas free-form pool has a 60-foot waterslide, two spas, and cabanas. The Las Hadas and La Paloma pools each have a spa. The Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa’s friendly and knowledgeable staff is always on hand to help you make the most of the resort’s facilities and our local surroundings.
Reserve your room by January 29, 2013, and mention ASCP/Breast Pathology to receive the special room rate of $185 single/double per night, plus applicable taxes. Availability is limited so be sure to book early! Rates include the resort fee which provides:
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In-room high speed Internet access
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Complimentary self-parking
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Fitness center access
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Shuttle service within the resort and to the Gary Player Golf Course
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Local phone calls (city of Rancho Mirage) and access charges for credit card and 800 number calls (up to 60 min)
Ground Transport From Palm Springs Municipal Airport (PSP)
Wednesday, February 20
8:15am–12:00pm
Welcome, Introductions
Fattaneh A. Tavassoli, MD, FASCP
Ductal Intraepithelial Neoplasia – Introductory Remarks
Mohi Ghofrani, MD, FASCP
Lobular Intraepithelial Neoplasia
Fattaneh A. Tavassoli, MD, FASCP
Processing Breast Samples
Aysegul Sahin, MD
1:00 – 4:30 pm
New Topic
Traditional and Novel Molecular Predictive Factors in Breast Carcinoma
Frederick L. Baehner, MD
Low Grade Mammary Carcinomas
Fattaneh A. Tavassoli, MD, FASCP
Interactive Sessions and Slide Review
Fattaneh A. Tavassoli, MD, FASCP
Thursday, February 21
8:00am–12:00pm
Gene Expression-based Molecular Classification of Breast Cancer
Fattaneh A. Tavassoli, MD, FASCP
Issues in Assessment of Axillary/Sentinel Lymph Node
Mohi Ghofrani, MD, FASCP
New Topic
Advantages and Pitfalls of Core Needle Biopsies
Christopher Flynn, MD
1:00 – 4:30 pm
New Topic
Hereditary (BRCA-associated) Breast Carcinoma
Teri Ann Longacre, MD, FASCP
Salivary Gland Type Lesions of the Breast
Fattaneh A. Tavassoli, MD, FASCP
New Topic
Case Presentations
Christopher Flynn, MD
Interactive Sessions
Friday, February 22
8:00am–12:00pm
Various Patterns of Adenosis, Radial Scar, and Complex Sclerosing Adenosis
Fattaneh A. Tavassoli, MD, FASCP
Fibroepithelial Tumors of the Breast
Mohi Ghofrani, MD, FASCP
Ductal Intraepithelial Neoplasia (Diagnostic Criteria and Clinical Implications)
Fattaneh A. Tavassoli, MD, FASCP
1:00–4:30pm
Diseases of the Nipple
Fattaneh A. Tavassoli, MD, FASCP
New Topic!
Recent Modifications in the TNM and Synoptic Reporting
Joseph T. Rabban, MD, MPH
Interesting Cases Received in Consultation
Fattaneh A. Tavassoli, MD, FASCP
Interactive Sessions
Fattaneh A. Tavassoli, MD, FASCP
