Breast Pathology with Radiological Correlation

Objectives

The program of this diagnostic masterclass is adapted to the needs of the multidisciplinary tumor board in the era of mammography screening, early detection of breast carcinomas, precision surgery, and targeted oncological therapy. The recent advances in modern breast imaging represent a challenge for pathologist to fulfil the requirements for detailed and systematic radiological – pathological correlation and to provide correct morphological background for interdisciplinary diagnosis and therapeutic decision-making. This masterclass aims to facilitate better understanding of breast diseases and improved communication between the members of the breast team in order to avoid misinterpretation of the findings, under- or over-diagnosis and to assure adequate treatment of the individual patient.

Program highlights

The program is partly based on that of previous masterclasses and that of the breast pathology arm of the European School of Pathology and comprise presentations of related theories and practical issues, case demonstrations with radiological correlation, as well as analysis of large format digital histological slides.
The main topics are
• Normal breast anatomy, the basis for understanding breast radiology and pathology;
• Subgross morphological parameters valid for all the members of the breast team;
• Interdisciplinary approach in preoperative and postoperative diagnosis of breast diseases;
• The effect of mammography screening on the panorama of breast diseases;
• Multifocal and diffuse breast carcinomas;
• The role of molecular methods in diagnosing breast diseases.

Participants

This masterclass is designed for the members of the breast team: practicing pathologists, radiologists, surgeons, and oncologists, both specialists and trainees.

Faculty

The members of the faculty are internationally recognized experts in the field, authors and co-authors of related textbooks, guidelines and other publications, frequently invited speakers on international meetings

Thursday - October 17

13:30 Introduction
14:00 Edward Azavedo: The effects of nation-wide mamography screening
14:45 Gábor Cserni: Molecular and / or classical breast pathology: pros and cons
15:30 Break
16:00 Tibor Tot: The ‘sick lobe’ concept 1. Normal breast tissue
17:30 Discussion
20:00 Welcome reception

Friday - October 18

09:00 Tibor Tot: The sick lobe concept 2: General pathology of breast lesions
10:30 Coffee break
11:00 Tibor Tot: The sick lobe concept 3: Carcinoma in situ
11:30 Gábor Cserni, Edward Azavedo, Tibor Tot: Case demonstrations
13:00 Lunch
14:30 Gábor Cserni, Edward Azavedo, Tibor Tot: Case demonstrations
15:15 Edward Azavedo: Interval cancers
16:00 Coffee break
16:30 Gábor Cserni: Assessment of the lymph nodes
17:30 Tibor Tot: Case Quiz
20:00 Course dinner

Saturday - October 19

09:30 Tibor Tot: Preoperative diagnostic approach
10:00 Tibor Tot: The postoperative work-up of the specimens
10:45 Gábor Cserni: Troubleshooting at the MDT level
11:45 Take home messages
12:00 Course evaluation
14:00 Facultative excursion with dinner