P024 Clinching the Diagnosis: Dermpath, CPC, Testing and Beyond
DESCRIPTION
The majority of dermatological conditions can be diagnosed through an office visit, often with the support of a biopsy interpreted by a dermatopathologist. Sometimes, correlating clinical findings with pathological results (CPC) is crucial for a definitive diagnosis. In certain cases, further tests may be necessary, such as immunofluorescence or molecular studies like PCR, next-generation sequencing, or FISH. This session will concentrate on the diagnostic aspects of dermatological conditions that extend beyond the clinical examination of the patient, including case examples.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
List examples of molecular studies that can be helpful in diagnosing dermatologic conditions.
Discuss the impact of molecular studies on the diagnosis and classification of melanoma and atypical melanocytic/Spitzoid neoplasms.
Identify situations in which PCR testing can assist in the diagnosis of dermatologic conditions
SCHEDULE
9:00 AM
Introduction
Jacqueline M. Junkins-Hopkins, MD, FAAD
9:05 AM
Molecular techniques helpful in dermatology, with selective demonstrative cases
Allen Gordon Strickler, MD, PhD, MPH, FAAD
9:50 AM
Questions and Answers
Allen Gordon Strickler, MD, PhD, MPH, FAAD
10:00 AM
Case presentations
Alina G. Bridges, DO, FAAD
10:25 AM
Questions and Answers
Alina G. Bridges, DO, FAAD
10:30 AM
Case presentations
Kate E Kondratuk, MD, FAAD
10:55 AM
Questions and Answers
Kate E Kondratuk, MD, FAAD
11:00 AM
Case presentations
Joan Guitart, MD, FAAD
11:25 AM
Questions and Answers
Joan Guitart, MD, FAAD
11:30 AM
Case presentation
Jacqueline M. Junkins-Hopkins, MD, FAAD
11:45 AM
Questions and Answers for all faculty
Jacqueline M. Junkins-Hopkins, MD, FAAD, Alina G. Bridges, DO, FAAD, Joan Guitart, MD, FAAD, Kate E Kondratuk, MD, FAAD, Allen Gordon Strickler, MD, PhD, MPH, FAAD
DIRECTOR
Jacqueline M. Junkins-Hopkins, MD, FAAD
Geisinger Medical Center
SPEAKERS
Alina G. Bridges, DO, FAAD
Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
Joan Guitart, MD, FAAD
Kate E Kondratuk, MD, FAAD
Medical College of Wisconsin/Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
Allen Gordon Strickler, MD, PhD, MPH, FAAD
HANDOUTS
DISCLOSURES
Alina G. Bridges, DO, FAAD
No financial relationships exist with ineligible companies.
Joan Guitart, MD, FAAD
Castle Biosciences – Consultant (1099 relationship)(Fees); Kyowa Hakko Kirin Pharma, Inc. – Consultant(Honoraria);
Jacqueline M. Junkins-Hopkins, MD, FAAD
No financial relationships exist with ineligible companies.
Kate E Kondratuk, MD, FAAD
No financial relationships exist with ineligible companies.
Allen Gordon Strickler, MD, PhD, MPH, FAAD
No financial relationships exist with ineligible companies.