Scientific Symposiums International Practical Surgical Pathology Diagnostic Pearls in Head and Neck, Soft Tissue, Genitourinary and Hepatobiliary Pathology 2026

The “Practical Surgical Pathology: Diagnostic Pearls in Head and Neck, Soft Tissue, Genitourinary, and Hepatobiliary Pathology” is an intensive program presented by Scientific Symposiums International. This course is specifically designed to provide practicing surgical pathologists with practical approaches, diagnostic pearls, and essential updates for navigating challenging cases across four complex subspecialties. Through expert-led lectures and case-based discussions, the program emphasizes the integration of routine morphology with the latest World Health Organization (WHO) classifications, immunohistochemical panels, and molecular testing to prevent common diagnostic pitfalls and improve patient care.
Learning Objectives Upon completion of this educational activity, participants will be able to:

Apply updated diagnostic criteria and WHO classifications to accurately identify complex neoplasms in the head and neck, soft tissue, genitourinary tract, and hepatobiliary system.

Distinguish benign entities and morphologic mimics from true malignancies to avoid over-diagnosis and under-diagnosis in daily surgical pathology practice.

Select and interpret the most effective immunohistochemical stains and molecular tests for resolving difficult differential diagnoses.

Recognize newly defined and emerging tumor entities across the four featured pathology subspecialties.

Formulate precise, clinically relevant pathology reports that provide actionable information for medical and surgical management.

Target Audience
This course is primarily designed for practicing surgical pathologists, clinical pathologists, pathology residents, and fellows who wish to update their diagnostic skills and stay current with the latest advancements in surgical pathology.
Best for pathologists, otolaryngologists, head and neck surgeons, orthopedic oncologists, urologists, hepatologists, gastroenterologists, and surgical oncologists.
Topics

Head and Neck Pathology

Diagnostic Pitfalls in Salivary Gland Tumors: Navigating the Overlaps

Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Its Variants in the Upper Aerodigestive Tract

Thyroid Pathology: Updates in NIFTP and Indeterminate Nodules

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Related Neoplasms of the Head and Neck

Spindle Cell Lesions of the Head and Neck

Soft Tissue Pathology

Lipomatous Tumors: From Benign to Atypical to Malignant

Vascular Tumors of Soft Tissue: Diagnostic Pearls and Pitfalls

Spindle Cell Sarcomas: A Practical Morphologic and Molecular Approach

Round Cell Tumors: An Algorithmic Approach to Diagnosis

Cutaneous Soft Tissue Lesions Frequently Encountered in Practice

Genitourinary Pathology

Prostate Cancer Grading: Current Consensus and Controversies

Urothelial Carcinoma and Its Divergent Differentiations

Renal Cell Carcinoma: Emerging Entities and WHO Updates

Testicular Germ Cell Tumors: Diagnostic Challenges

Benign Mimics of Malignancy in the Genitourinary Tract

Hepatobiliary Pathology

Medical Liver Biopsies: A Pattern-Based Approach for the Surgical Pathologist

Hepatocellular Carcinoma vs. Cholangiocarcinoma vs. Metastatic Disease

Biliary Tract Neoplasia and Precursor Lesions

Fatty Liver Disease: Steatosis, Steatohepatitis, and Fibrosis Scoring

Drug-Induced Liver Injury (DILI) and Autoimmune Hepatitis