"The Development of a Dual Color Multiplex Stain for the Diagnosis of Spindle Cell Lesions in the Age of Molecular Diagnostics"

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

1. Outline clinical scenarios in which tissue preservation is essential
2. Summarize the broad differential pertaining to spindle cell lesions from core needle biopsy and small surgical biopsy specimens
3. Examine the use of the STAT6/MUC4 dual stain in working up spindle cell lesions from various anatomic sites

plate with fork and knife, books, microscope and test tubes
Sponsor(s)
Medicine: Pathology
Speaker(s)
Daniel Neal, DO, PGY4, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Department of Pathology, Virginia Commonwealth University
Audience
Community Adults, Community Based Health Care Providers, Community Based Physicians, Community Youth, New Students, Prospective Students, School of Medicine, VCU Alumni, VCU Faculty, VCU Health Care Providers, VCU Physicians, VCU Staff, VCU Students