- Gain a better understanding of conventional special stains and immunohistochemical stains used in dermatopathology
- Gain a better understanding of immunohistochemical stains used in specific situations or histologic patterns in dermatopathology
- Gain a better understanding of notable associations of immunohistochemical stains and specific diagnoses
- Gain a better understanding of skin biopsy techniques including helpful guidelines on choosing the best lesion(s) for biopsy and adapting the appropriate biopsy type
- Gain a better understanding of practical considerations to avoid causing artifacts that could hinder optimal dermatopathology interpretation
- Gain a better understanding of skin biopsy techniques in specific disease categories including inflammatory and neoplastic diseases
Presented by: Michael Nowak, MD
Valid for credit through: 12/31/2024
Lecture objectives:
- Gain a better understanding of conventional special stains and immunohistochemical stains used in dermatopathology
- Gain a better understanding of immunohistochemical stains used in specific situations or histologic patterns in dermatopathology
- Gain a better understanding of notable associations of immunohistochemical stains and specific diagnoses
- Gain a better understanding of skin biopsy techniques including helpful guidelines on choosing the best lesion(s) for biopsy and adapting the appropriate biopsy type
- Gain a better understanding of practical considerations to avoid causing artifacts that could hinder optimal dermatopathology interpretation
- Gain a better understanding of skin biopsy techniques in specific disease categories including inflammatory and neoplastic diseases
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