Dermatopathology: Masters of Pathology Series 2025 (Videos + PDF)

Blending practical insights with diagnostic precision, Dermatopathology — part of our Masters of Pathology continuing medical education series — explores the broad spectrum of neoplastic and inflammatory diseases, emphasizing real-world problem-solving, new and emerging entities, and the nuances of differential diagnosis.

Through the visually rich, in-depth case studies featured in this online video CME program, you’ll learn to tackle diagnostic dilemmas with structured, evidence-based reasoning. Expert lecturers outline pearls and pitfalls that will help you refine your ability to interpret complex findings, and share practical guidelines for effective use of ancillary studies including immunohistochemistry, tissue culture, and molecular testing.

Challenging Dermatoses – May Chan, MD

Cutaneous Emergencies – May Chan, MD

Adverse Reactions to Systemic Therapies – Steve Billings, MD

Considerations in the Diagnosis of Histiocytoid Sweet Syndrome – Alexandra Hristov, MD

Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm – A Challenging Diagnosis with Important Implications – Alexandra Hristov, MD

Lessons Learned from Difficult Cases and Near Misses – Ahmed Al-Omari, MD

Superficial Mesenchymal Tumors – Carina Dehner, MD, PhD

Cutaneous Vascular Tumors – Jason L. Hornick, MD, PhD

IHC and Molecular Diagnostics in Skin Adnexal Tumor Pathology – Thibault Kervarrec, MD, PhD

Avoiding Missteps in the Diagnosis of Acral Sweat Gland Tumors – Katharina Wiedemeyer, MD

Diagnostic Criteria for Sebaceous Neoplasia and Their Differential Diagnosis – Katharina Wiedemeyer, MD

MitF-Activated Neoplasms with Melanocytic Differentiation – Steve Billings, MD

Guidelines for the Reporting of Primary Cutaneous Melanoma – Klaus Busam, MD

Immunohistochemistry (IHC) for the Assessment of Melanocytic Tumors – Klaus Busam, MD

An Update on Merkel Cell Carcinoma – Thibault Kervarrec, MD, PhD