Postgraduate Course Diagnostic Gastrointestinal Pathology 2026
Course Objectives
During the course at least 60 cases of benign and malignant gastrointestinal tumors as well as inflammatory conditions of the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, and colorectum will be presented.
The course is limited to lesions of the tubular gastrointestinal tract. Lymphomas and lesions of the pancreatico-biliary tract and liver will not be addressed. Both common and rare conditions will be presented and set into a clinical context. On each day, at least 20 cases will be extensively discussed by an interactive approach. Particular attention will be paid to diagnostic criteria and differential diagnoses.
The value and limitations of immunohistochemistry will be critically discussed. A comprehensive review and update on histopathology will be provided.
The new WHO classification of GI tumors: pros and cons will be discussed. The participants will have the opportunity to review the digitized cases (virtual
microscopy) four weeks prior to and after the course.
Course Instructors
Course Director
Michael Vieth, MD
Professor of Pathology, Chairman, Department of Pathology, Klinikum Bayreuth, Germany
Course Director
Rupert Langer, MD
Rupert Langer, MD Professor of Pathology, Chairman, Department of Pathology, Kepler Universitätsklinikum, Linz, Austria
Guest Faculty
Rachel van der Post, MD
Associate Professor of Pathology, Department of Pathology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands
Participants
This course is designed for practicing pathologists as well as pathologists in training. Attendance is limited to 80 participants.
Course Fee
The course fee includes a handout, coffee breaks, and lunches.
| Diagnostic Gastrointestinal Pathology 2026 | € 750.00 |
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Accreditation
An application has been made to the EACCME for CME accreditation of this event.
Timetable
Wednesday: Start with registration 7.00 - 8.00 a.m.
Friday: End of the course 4:30 p.m.
Location & Accomodation
The course will be held at the
Lentos Kunstmuseum:
Ernst-Koref-Promenade 1
4020 Linz Austria
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