Description
This presentation will focus on several topics that commonly are a reason for consultations in head and neck pathology: biopsies of salivary tumors (minor salivary gland tumors and sometimes core biopsies from major glands), jaw cysts and gingival masses, and “atypical squamous proliferations”, in which the differential diagnosis is pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia vs well differentiated squamous cell carcinoma.
Objectives:
- Approach the work-up and reporting of small biopsies of salivary gland tumors
- Categorize and recognize the commonest jaw cysts
- Categorize and recognize common gingival lesions
- List common causes of pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia in head and neck specimens
Target Audience
Pathologists, Residents
CanMEDS Roles
Medical Expert (the integrating role), Communicator, Health Advocate