P012 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
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
Shadi Khalil, MD, PhD, FAAD
Allen Gordon Strickler, MD, PhD, MPH, FAAD
Geisinger Medical Center
DISCLOSURES
Alina G. Bridges, DO, FAAD
No financial relationships exist with ineligible companies.
Jacqueline M. Junkins-Hopkins, MD, FAAD
No financial relationships exist with ineligible companies.
Shadi Khalil, MD, PhD, FAAD
No financial relationships exist with ineligible companies.
Allen Gordon Strickler, MD, PhD, MPH, FAAD
No financial relationships exist with ineligible companies.