USCAP Modern Breast Pathology Practical Updates from the International Society of Breast Pathology (ISBP) 2026

Modern Breast Pathology 2026

Practical Updates & WHO Classification Insights

📦 Product Details

• Format: 19 Videos + 19 Subtitles (.vtt) + 26 PDFs 9.5 GB
• Release Date: April 8, 2026
• Access: On-demand
• Level: Advanced / Diagnostic Practice

🩺 Program Overview

The USCAP Modern Breast Pathology 2026 course, developed in collaboration with the International Society of Breast Pathology (ISBP), delivers a comprehensive, evidence-based update on breast pathology.

This program focuses on the latest WHO 6th edition classification updates, biomarker testing advancements, and real-world diagnostic challenges, helping pathologists refine their interpretation of breast lesions—from benign mimics to complex malignancies.

Designed with a strong practical approach, this course emphasizes accurate diagnosis, clinical correlation, and improved patient management.

🎯 Key Features

• Expert-led lectures from global leaders in breast pathology
• Focused update on WHO Breast Tumor Classification (6th Edition)
• Case-based learning with diagnostic pitfalls and mimics
• Comprehensive biomarker and molecular pathology updates
• Includes subtitles and downloadable PDFs

📚 What You Will Learn

• Recognize and resolve challenging diagnostic cases in breast pathology
• Apply updated WHO classification and ISBP consensus guidelines
• Interpret biomarker testing for clinical decision-making
• Differentiate benign vs malignant lesions and histologic mimics
• Utilize immunohistochemistry effectively in diagnosis
• Integrate molecular pathology into routine practice

🧩 Core Topics Covered

🔬 Classification & Diagnostic Framework

• WHO Classification of Breast Tumors (6th Edition)
• Special type carcinomas and lobular carcinoma updates
• Fibroepithelial and papillary lesions

🧪 Molecular & Biomarker Testing

• Current biomarker testing standards
• Role of precision medicine in breast cancer
• Integration of molecular findings into pathology reports

⚠️ Diagnostic Pitfalls & Challenging Cases

• Unusual mimickers of malignancy
• Spindle cell lesions and small glandular proliferations
• Atypical intraductal proliferations

🧫 Specimen Evaluation & Clinical Correlation

• Assessment after neoadjuvant therapy
• Targeted use of immunohistochemistry
• Correlation with surgical and oncologic management

🧠 Learning Approach

• Case-based discussions
• Real diagnostic scenarios
• Panel discussions with expert insights
• Practical interpretation strategies

👨‍⚕️ Target Audience

• Practicing pathologists (academic & community)
• Pathology residents and fellows
• Cytopathologists
• Breast oncologists and surgeons
• Researchers in breast cancer

🚀 Why This Course Stands Out

• Focused on real-world diagnostic challenges
• Updated with latest WHO classification (6th Edition)
• Combines histopathology + molecular insights
• Designed for immediate clinical application
• Delivered by leading experts in breast pathology worldwide

• Updates from the WHO Classification of Breast Tumors, 6th Edition – Puay Hoon Tan, MD, MBBS, FRCPA, FRCPath
• Classification of Special Type Carcinomas – Hannah Y. Wen, MD, PhD
• Unusual Mimickers and Diagnostic Pitfalls – Ashley M. Cimino-Mathews, MD
• Assessment of Breast Specimens After Neoadjuvant Therapy – Popi Siziopikou, MD, PhD
• Special Type Carcinomas – Hannah Y. Wen, MD, PhD
• Unusual Mimickers – Ashley M. Cimino-Mathews, MD
• The Ever-Changing Field of Biomarker Testing – Hannah Y. Wen, MD, PhD
• Challenging Papillary Lesions – Marina De Brot, MD, PhD
• Pitfalls in Spindle Cell Lesions – Ashley M. Cimino-Mathews, MD
• Small Glandular Proliferations – Benjamin C. Calhoun, MD, PhD
• Challenging Papillary Lesions – Marina De Brot, MD, PhD
• Small Glandular Proliferations- Benjamin C. Calhoun, MD, PhD
• Updates in the Classification of Lobular Carcinoma – Benjamin C. Calhoun, MD, PhD
• Targeted Use of Immunohistochemistry in Breast Pathology Diagnoses – Marina De Brot, MD, PhD
• Atypical Intraductal Proliferations – Popi Siziopikou, MD, PhD
• Fibroepithelial Lesions – Puay Hoon Tan, MD, MBBS, FRCPA, FRCPath
• Atypical Intraductal Proliferations – Popi Siziopikou, MD, PhD
• Fibroepithelial Lesions – Puay Hoon Tan, MD, MBBS, FRCPA, FRCPath
• FREE SECTION: Panel Discussions