2023 - Soft Tissue Tumour Pathology - 2023

This soft tissue pathology course deals with the histopathological evaluation of benign and malignant soft tissue tumours by pathologists. There will be a pattern based approach and we will discuss the differential diagnosis of myxoid, spindle cell, lipomatous, pleomorphic, vascular and round cell tumours, in light of the 2020 WHO classification, as well as new molecular developments. This is an intensive course where lectures are admixed with practical digital slide review sessions. The course will thereby update your knowledge on soft tissue tumour pathology.

Course content
The tutors are all soft tissue tumor pathology experts, and were involved in writing the WHO classification. The course is a mix between lectures and practical slide review and has an interactive format, with a high case load covering all topics in soft tissue tumor pathology.

• Work up differential diagnosis of myxoid soft tissue tumours
• Work up differential diagnosis of spindle cell soft tissue tumours
• Work up differential diagnosis of lipomatous tumours
• Work up differential diagnosis of pleomorphic soft tissue tumours
• Work up differential diagnosis of vascular soft tissue tumours
• Work up differential diagnosis of round cell tumours
• Work up differential diagnosis of tumoursof uncertain differentiation

Educational objectives
The knowledge obtained during this course will be of value for the soft tissue dedicated consultant pathologist in daily practice. The course is also meant for residents and pathologists that do not sign out soft tissue tumor pathology on a daily basis, as they will get an overview of the various tumours and will be trained in pattern based recognition. Your knowledge will be completely up to date after these three days.

Pre-education:
Pathology (for pathology trainees we advise two years of residency including at least one but preferably two rotations of soft tissue tumour pathology).

Faculty
Prof. dr. J.V.M.G. Bovée
Prof. dr. D. Creytens
Prof. dr. R. Sciot

	Wednesday November 29, 2023, DAY 1
08:15	Coffee and registration
08:45	Welcome and introduction Judith Bovée
08:55	Short introduction: WHO classification of soft tissue tumours: lecture Raf Sciot
09:15	Fibroblastic and myofibroblastic soft tissue tumours Raf Sciot
10:15	Coffee break
10:35	(Myo)fibroblastic tumours: practical session: case review by participants
11:05	(Myo)fibroblastic tumours: practical session: discussion Raf Sciot
12:15	Lunch
13:00	Molecular diagnostics for soft tissue tumour diagnosis; lecture Judith Bovée
13:30	Differential diagnosis of round cell tumours; lecture Raf Sciot
14:00	Adipocytic tumours; lecture David Creytens
15:00	Coffee break
15:20	Adipocytic tumours; practical session: case review by participants
15:50	Adipocytic tumours; discussion David Creytens
17:00	Closing
18:30	Dinner at 'Prentenkabinet'
21:30	End of DAY 1
	Thursday November 30, 2023, DAY 2
08:15	Coffee and registration
08:45	Mesenchymal tumours of the skin; lecture David Creytens
09:15	Myxoid soft tissue tumours; lecture Judith Bovée
10:15	Coffee break
10:35	Myxoid soft tumours; practical session: case review by participants
11:05	Myxoid tumours; discussion Judith Bovée
12:15	Lunch
13:00	Pleomorphic tumours of soft tissue; lecture David Creytens
14:00	Pleomorphic tumours; practical session: case review by participants
14:30	Coffee break
14:50	Pleomorphic tumours; discussion David Creytens
16:00	Tumours of uncertain differentiation; lecture   Raf Sciot
17:00	Closing
	Friday 1 December, 2023 DAY 3
08:15	Coffee and registration
08:45	Tumours of uncertain differentiation; practical session: case review by participants
09:15	Tumours of uncertain differentiation; discussion Raf Sciot
10:15	Coffee break
10:35	Vascular tumours; lecture Judith Bovée
11:35	Vascular tumours; practical session: case review by participants
12:05	Vascular tumours; discussion Judith Bovée
13:05	Closing remarks
13:15	Optional: lunch and visit to nearby LUMC Anatomic Museum

LUMC

Albinusdreef 2, 2333 ZA Leiden

Target groups
The course is meant for (trainee) pathologists.

Fee	€ 755,-
Trainees	€ 400,-

Please note that upon registration, you agree to our Terms and Conditions, including the stated cancellation policy. Administration fees may be charged upon cancellation.