What Are These Stains?

Course Overview

One (1) Category 1A CME Credit available for this course.

Lecture objectives:

Gain a better understanding of conventional special stains and immunohistochemical stains used in dermatopathology

Gain a better understanding of immunohistochemical stains used in specific situations or histologic patterns in dermatopathology

Gain a better understanding of notable associations of immunohistochemical stains and specific diagnoses

Gain a better understanding of skin biopsy techniques including helpful guidelines on choosing the best lesion(s) for biopsy and adapting the appropriate biopsy type

Gain a better understanding of practical considerations to avoid causing artifacts that could hinder optimal dermatopathology interpretation

Gain a better understanding of skin biopsy techniques in specific disease categories including inflammatory and neoplastic diseases