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Approach to Pediatric Hematopathology Pathology

Date

January 14 2022

Time

5:15 pm - 6:15 pm

Speaker

  • Dr. Audi Setiadi Dr. Audi Setiadi
    Dr. Audi Setiadi
    Dr. Audi Setiadi

    Dr. Audi Setiadi is currently a staff Hematopathologist at BC Children’s Hospital (Vancouver, BC). She earned her BSc degree in Cell Biology & Genetics at the University of British Columbia, medical degree at McMaster University (Hamilton, ON), and completed residency training in Hematopathology at UBC. Her main interest includes applications of flow cytometry in minimal residual disease, immunodeficiencies and acute leukemia.

Description

At the end of this presentation, the residents will be able to describe an approach to the diagnosis of inherited bone marrow failure syndromes (IBMFS) and acute leukemia in childhood, interpret clinical and laboratory findings and understand the limitations of tests to diagnose these conditions in pediatric population.

Objectives

1. Discuss the approach to the diagnostic workup for Inherited Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes (IBMFS)
2. Discuss the age of onset, clinical features and lab findings of common IBMFS
3. Describe the principle and limitations of telomere length testing and chromosomal breakage studies
4. Case based discussion of acute leukemia in childhood

Target Audience

Residents

CanMEDS Roles

Medical Expert (the integrating role)
Collaborator
Health Advocate
Scholar