Dealing with diagnostic uncertainty and borderline pathology
NOV 29, 202341 MIN
Dealing with diagnostic uncertainty and borderline pathology
NOV 29, 202341 MIN
Description
<p>Diagnostic uncertainty in the context of cutaneous melanoma can have significant impact on patient care.</p>
<p>In this podcast, our multidisciplinary experts, led by Dr Adrian Quek, discuss the challenges faced in classifying melanocytic lesions that fall into a diagnostic grey area, and explore the terminology, evolving classifications and the impact of diagnostic uncertainty on patient outcomes.</p>
<p>From molecular changes to clinical perspectives, this engaging discussion provides a comprehensive exploration of the complexities surrounding borderline lesions, and emphasises the need for experienced multidisciplinary professionals in ensuring accurate diagnoses and ideal management.</p>
<p>This podcast is suitable for Pathologists, Dermatologists, Surgeons, Oncologists, GPs and other healthcare professionals.</p>
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RESOURCES</p>
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<li>Video: <a href="https://melanomaeducation.org.au/courses/melanoma198/">How to diagnose borderline cutaneous melanocytic lesions</a></li>
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<li>Paper: Yeh, I. <a href="https://www.modernpathology.org/article/S0893-3952(22)00715-3/fulltext">New and evolving concepts of melanocytic nevi and melanocytomas</a><em>. Modern Pathology</em>. 2020;33:1-14.</li>
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<li><a href="https://doi.org/10.5858/2010-0146-RA.1">Nevus/Melanocytoma/Melanoma: An Emerging Paradigm for Classification of Melanocytic Neoplasms?</a>. <em>Arch Pathol Lab Med</em>. 2011;135(3): 300–306.</li>
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<p>SPEAKERS</p>
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<li><strong>Dr Adrian Quek - </strong>Skin Cancer GP, Melanoma Institute Australia and Chatswood Skin Cancer Clinic</li>
<li><strong>A/Prof Robyn Saw - </strong>General Surgeon, Melanoma Institute Australia | Head of Department in Melanoma and Surgical Oncology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital | Associate Professor in Surgery, The University of Sydney</li>
<li><strong>Prof H. Peter Soyer</strong> - Chair in Dermatology and Director of the Dermatology Research Centre, The University of Queensland</li>
<li><strong>Dr Andrew Colebatch</strong> - Staff Specialist in Anatomical Pathology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital</li>
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<p>Please note that this podcast was accurate at the time of recording (November 2023) but may
not reflect the rapidly evolving treatment landscape and approvals in Australia. </p>
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MIA’s Education Program is proudly supported through unrestricted educational grants from MSD, Bristol Myers Squibb and HEINE. </p>
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