Update on Adipocytic Neoplasms

Course Overview

Objectives:

Appendiceal mucinous neoplasms is one of the more challenging areas of GI pathology. Accurate diagnosis and staging of these entities is crucial for proper management of this potentially lethal disease.

1. How to diagnose mucinous appendiceal neoplasms
2. How to avoid common diagnostic pitfalls
3. How to accurately stage appendiceal mucinous neoplasms

Needs:

1. Advances in Medical Knowledge

References:

Interval Appendectomy Specimens – PubMed

Gonzalez RS, Carr NJ, Liao H, et al. High-Grade Appendiceal Mucinous Neoplasm: Clinicopathologic Findings in 35 Cases. Arch Pathol Lab Med. 2022;146(12):1471-1478

Bell PD, Huber AR, Drage MG, et al Clinicopathologic Features of Low-grade Appendiceal Mucinous Neoplasm: A Single-institution Experience of 117 Cases. Am J Surg Pathol. 2020;44(11):1549-1555.

Umetsu SE, Kakar S. Staging of appendiceal mucinous neoplasms: challenges and recent updates. Hum Pathol. 2023;132:65-76.

Core Competencies: 2,3