2025 Rhonda K. Yantiss, M.D. Expert Series – Tips and Tricks for GI Biopsy Interpretation DocMed course

Release Date: September 1, 2025
Duration: 10.75 Hours
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About the Course:
This CME activity offers a practical review of gastrointestinal pathology with a strong focus on biopsy interpretation. Dr. Rhonda K. Yantiss highlights diagnostic pearls and potential pitfalls in handling GI cases. The series covers inflammatory conditions, colorectal polyps, appendiceal neoplasms, and staging issues in colorectal cancer.

Target Audience: Pathologists

📋 Agenda / Topics

1. Patterns of Esophagitis Beyond Gastroesophageal Reflux – 1.0 hr

2. Evaluating Early Neoplasia in Esophageal Biopsies – 1.0 hr

3. A Practical Approach to Gastric Biopsies – 1.0 hr

4. Celiac Disease and Its Differential Diagnosis – 1.0 hr

5. IBD and Its Mimics – 1.0 hr

6. Anal Pathology 101 – 1.0 hr

7. Ischemic Enterocolitis and Its Mimics – 0.75 hr

8. Classifying Colorectal Polyps – 1.0 hr

9. The Differential Diagnosis of Colitis – 1.0 hr

10. Challenging Issues in Colorectal Cancer Staging – 1.0 hr

11. Classification of Appendiceal Neoplasms – 1.0 hr

🎯 Educational Objectives

• Discuss iatrogenic forms of gastrointestinal tract injury.

• Recognize and diagnose colorectal polyps.

• Develop differential diagnoses for malabsorptive duodenal patterns.

• Distinguish IBD from its mimics.

• Recognize esophageal injury patterns.

• Develop systematic approaches to gastric injury.

• Assess colorectal carcinoma pathology.

• Understand appendiceal neoplasm classifications.

• Differentiate mass-forming lesions of the anus.