Examine microscopic pathology of specific entities presented that represent diagnostic challenges or share overlapping histopathologic features with other entities and discuss them in the context of related pathologic conditions.
Analyze cases that present a diagnostic challenge and require correlation of histomorphology, immunohistochemical staining and molecular genetics to arrive at a diagnosis.

At the end of this course the participants will:

1. Have increased their insight into the histopathologic presentation for the cases discussed here, including the diagnostic criteria, differential diagnoses and disease classification
2. Have reviewed the recent literature pertaining to this diverse set of entities
3. Be refined their approach to diagnosis of this group of lesions
4. Be familiar with the management and/or treatment for each of these entities

Objectives of Course:

1. Use current evidence for the management of various odontogenic tumors

2. Update of current odontogenic tumor classification based on WHO

3. Discuss the surgical management and expected pros and cons of the management

4. Discuss current evidence in the management of oral cancer

5. Review the surgical, radiation and chemotherapeutic options in the management of patients with oral cancer

6. Review the recent NCCN guidelines for the management of oral cancer

At the end of this course the participant will:
1. Discuss current WHO classification of odontogenic tumors
2. Understand rationale for current surgical management of odontogenic tumors
3. Discuss the pros and cons of various treatment methods of odontogenic tumors
4. Discuss current NCCN guidelines for the management of oral cancer
5. Understand the rationale for selection of patients for surgical treatment
6. Understand the current criteria for selection of patients who should undergo adjuvant radiation therapy
7. Understand the risk factors for recurrence of oral cancer

Objectives of course:

1. Compare features that distinguish salivary neoplasms with squamous differentiation from squamous carcinoma and its variants
2. Recognize immunohistochemical and molecular findings that can help separate rare and newly-recognized salivary gland tumors
3. Differentiate unusual neuroendocrine and sinonasal tumors that can present with oral cavity involvement

At the end of this course the participant will be able to:

1. Accurately separate salivary gland tumors that demonstrate squamous features from overlapping presentations of squamous carcinoma and its variants
2. Apply key immunohistochemical and molecular findings to distinguish rare and newly-recognized salivary gland neoplasms
3. Provide an updated differential diagnosis for neuroendocrine and sinonasal tumors that can create a challenging differential diagnosis in the oral cavity

Objectives of course:

1. Develop a pattern-based approach to mesenchymal lesions in the head and neck.
2. Examine the histologic features of the 9 cases, identifying the predominant pattern, using histologic clues when dealing with overlapping features and considering other entities in the differential.
3. Analyze the cases, focusing on the diagnostic challenges, correlation of clinical and pathologic findings and the use of ancillary studies to arrive at a diagnosis.

At the end of this course the participant . . .

1. Increased their insight into the use of a pattern-based approach for mesenchymal lesions
2. Reviewed the key histologic features of the cases discussed here, including the diagnostic criteria and differential diagnoses
3. Reviewed the recent literature pertaining to the cases

Objectives of course:

1. To update pathologists with the latest advances in the molecular diagnosis and classification of soft tissue and bone tumors as they relate to the head and neck
2. Course will highlight pitfalls and challenges in the work-up of rare mesenchymal tumors and provide a simplified algorithm of ancillary techniques and molecular methods that can be applied by practicing H&N pathologists

At the end of this course the participant will:

1. Be up to date with the most recent advances in the field of mesenchymal neoplasms as they relate to the H&N pathology
2. Be familiarized with the recent molecular discoveries that can be used either as powerful diagnostic tests and/or as critical therapeutic targets