2026 Pathology Review: Practical Updates in Hematolymphoid, Genitourinary, and Orthopedic Pathology for the General Pathologist

Overview

Stay up to date with the latest diagnostic approaches and practical updates in hematolymphoid, genitourinary, and orthopedic pathology through this comprehensive pathology review course. Designed for practicing pathologists and pathology trainees, this program focuses on real-world diagnostic challenges, common pitfalls, and current best practices encountered in daily pathology practice.

The course features expert faculty presentations, case-based discussions, and practical diagnostic strategies covering a broad spectrum of hematopathology, genitourinary pathology, and musculoskeletal pathology.

Topics Covered

Hematolymphoid Pathology

• Approach to CBC Abnormalities in Children and Adults
• Myelodysplasia and Other Myeloid Neoplasms
• Acute Myeloid Leukemia: From Blast Percentages to Next Generation Sequencing
• Approach to Lymphoid Disorders in Blood and Bone Marrow
• B-Lymphoid Neoplasms in Blood and Bone Marrow
• T/NK Cell Neoplasms in Blood and Bone Marrow
• Challenging and Exemplary Myeloid Disorder Cases

Genitourinary Pathology

• Benign Mimickers of Prostate Cancer
• Common and Uncommon Prostatic Lesions with Cribriform Architecture
• Flat and Deceptively Bland Urothelial Lesions
• Papillary Urothelial Lesions
• Renal Tumors with Clear Cytoplasm
• Pink Renal Tumors: Morphologic Approach
• Pitfalls and Diagnostic Challenges in GU Pathology

Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Pathology

• The Pathologist’s Role in Diagnosing Periprosthetic Joint Infection
• Practical Arthroplasty Pathology
• Synovial Pathology
• Non-Neoplastic Musculoskeletal Lesions
• Hyaline Cartilage Neoplasms
• Giant Cell-Rich Bone Neoplasms

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:

• Recognize common diagnostic pitfalls in hematolymphoid, genitourinary, and orthopedic pathology.
• Apply practical approaches to evaluating blood, bone marrow, and lymphoid disorders.
• Identify key diagnostic features of benign and malignant prostate lesions.
• Differentiate various renal, urothelial, and genitourinary neoplasms.
• Improve diagnostic confidence when evaluating musculoskeletal and orthopedic pathology specimens.
• Utilize immunohistochemistry and molecular pathology techniques appropriately.
• Develop systematic approaches to challenging pathology cases encountered in routine practice.

Faculty

Cristina Magi-Galluzzi, MD, PhD

Expert in Genitourinary Pathology

Kathryn Foucar, MD

Expert in Hematopathology

John Reith, MD

Expert in Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Pathology

Release Date

May 2026

Target Audience

This course is intended for:

• Practicing Pathologists
• Surgical Pathologists
• Hematopathologists
• Genitourinary Pathologists
• Residents and Fellows in Pathology
• Academic and Community-Based Pathologists

Why This Course?

Diagnostic pathology continues to evolve rapidly with advances in molecular testing, immunohistochemistry, and disease classification systems. This course provides practical, case-focused updates from leading experts to help pathologists navigate difficult diagnoses, avoid common pitfalls, and improve diagnostic accuracy across multiple pathology subspecialties.