Central Nervous System Pathology – A Comprehensive Review 2015

An Up-To-Date Review of Neuropathology

This program delivers the latest and most essential information on neoplastic and non-neoplastic conditions of the central nervous system and includes a review of normal histology and basic anatomy. It is designed for training and practicing hospital and lab pathologists preparing for ABP board exams in pathology and neuropathology. Special emphasis is placed on recent developments, current classification approaches and the use of immunohistochemical and molecular testing in sorting through differential diagnoses. The program is also ideal for physicians and trainees in neuroscience-related disciplines including neurosurgery, neurology, pediatric neurology, psychiatry and neuro-oncology. It will help you to better:

• Develop core knowledge in the arena of neuropathology for the purpose of board examination or maintenance of certificate
• Identify the salient histopathologic, immunohistochemical and molecular features of commonly encountered pathologies of the brain and spinal cord

• Introduction to Neuroanatomy and Neurohistology – Gabrielle Yeaney, MD
• Congenital Malformations/Perinatal Disease – Gabrielle Yeaney, MD
• Other CNS Neoplasms: Beyond the Gliomas – Gabrielle Yeaney, MD

• Vascular Disease – Richard Prayson, MD, MEd
• Neruocutaneous Disorders – Richard Prayson, MD, MEd
• Dural Based Tumors – Richard Prayson, MD, MEd
• Approach to Intraoperative Consultation – Richard Prayson, MD, MEd

• Trauma of the Central Nervous System – Amanda Maskovyak, MD

• Demyelinating and Dysmyelinating Disorders – Mark Cohen, MD
• Neruodegenerative Diseases – Dementia – Mark Cohen, MD
• Neruodegenerative Diseases – Movement Disorders – Mark Cohen, MD
• Pathology of CNS Infections – Mark Cohen, MD

• Metabolic and Toxic Diseases – Marta Couce, MD
• Astrocytic Tumors – Marta Couce, MD
• Other Glial and Glioneuronal Neoplasms – Marta Couce, MD

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this CME activity, the participant will be able to:

• Develop core knowledge in the arena of neuropathology for the purpose of board examination or maintenance of certificate
• Identify the salient histopathologic, immunohistochemical and molecular features of commonly encountered pathologies of the brain and spinal cord

Intended Audience

This program is ideal for training and practicing hospital and lab pathologists preparing for ABP exams and for physicians and trainees in neuroscience-related disciplines looking for the most up-to-date review of neuropathology.