Dermatopathology

Overview

New Release!
Case-Based CME for Dermatopathology Mastery

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

Faculty

Accreditation

Accreditation Statement

Oakstone Publishing is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation

Oakstone Publishing designates this enduring material for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity meets the American Board of Pathology's (ABPath) Continuing Certification program requirements for Part II (CME) Lifelong Learning.

Date of Original Release: October 31, 2025
Date Credits Expire: October 30, 2028

CME credit is awarded upon successful completion of a course evaluation and a post-test.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, you should be able to:

• Explain the broad spectrum of neoplastic and inflammatory diseases in dermatopathology
• Diagnose challenging entities with more confidence
• Better understand the use of ancillary tests
• Use the clinical information appropriately to form a differential diagnosis and a preferred diagnosis
• Describe the differential diagnosis
• Identify the clinical implications of the individual entities

Intended Audience

This educational activity is intended for practicing pathologists.

Quick Facts

Masters of Pathology Series Provider: Oakstone CME

Course Director:
Thomas Brenn, MD, PhD, FRCPath
Professor of Pathology
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI

Credits: Earn a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™