Short Course: Difficult Areas of Inflammatory Dermatoses
May 17, 2017 14:30 pm – 17:00 pm
Chairperson and Course Director: Anjela Galan, MD
Faculty: Anjela Galan, MD, Jose Cardoso, MD, Margot Peters, MD
Course Objectives:
During this session, the attendees will advance their knowledge in difficult areas of inflammatory dermatoses, including granulomatous/histiocytic and neutrophilic dermatoses, and panniculitis.
- 14:30-15:20 Anjela Galan, MD. : Granulomatous/Histiocytic Dermatoses
Summary: In the expanding spectrum of granulomatous /histiocytic pattern, awareness of novel associations and clinico-pathologic correlation will prove helpful in establishing the correct diagnosis and guiding the treatment.
- 15:20-16:10 Jose Cardodo, MD. : Neutrophilic Dermatoses
Summary: Overview of neutrophilic dermatoses in terms of definition, classification, clinico-pathologic presentation and diagnostic approach. The theoretical part will be complemented by presentation of practical clinico-pathologic cases.
- 16:10-17:00 Margot Peters, MD. : Panniculitis
Summary: Improve diagnostic confidence by enhanced understanding of:
A) Key clinical and histopathological presentations of panniculitis.
B) Diagnostic challenges associated with overlap in clinical and histopathological features.