Description
This activity focuses on the use of IHC in diagnostic breast pathology. Through a series of cases, learners will recognize pitfalls in the use of myoepithelial stains and E-cadherin, understand the IHC staining patterns of various papillary lesions, and review markers that aid in the work-up of an unknown primary tumor when breast carcinoma is a consideration.
This activity was originally presented at Pathology in the Park in 2022.
Objectives
After completing this activity, you should be able to:
- Recognize the pitfalls in the use of myoepithelial markers related to specific breast proliferations such as sclerosing lesions and papillary lesions.
- Know the sources of cross-reactivity (blood vessels, stroma) associated with certain myoepithelial markers.
- Determine site of origin (mammary versus non-mammary) of a metastatic tumor using traditional (ER, CK7, CK20, mammaglobin, GCDFP-15) and newer (GATA3, SOX10) IHC stains.
Faculty/Authors
Timothy M. D'Alfonso, MD
CME Information
Accreditation: The College of American Pathologists (CAP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CME Category 1: The College of American Pathologists designates this internet enduring material educational activity for a
maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Payment Information
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Availability
This activity and evaluation are available November 14, 2022, and expire November 13, 2025, at 11:59 PM (CT). Upon completion of the activity your credit will be awarded. Your certificate may be downloaded from your Transcript.
CC: BRSTIHC11W.2022
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