Head and Neck Pathology

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Course leadership

Nicole Cipriani, MD | Anna Trzcinska, DMD | Dan Johnson, MD

Course Objectives:

Review normal histology of the various head and neck subsites.
Identify the most common pathologic processes affecting the upper aerodigestive tract, thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, salivary glands, jaw bones, ear, and neck.
Name the etiologic factors underlying the most common head and neck diseases.
Demonstrate morphologic features of head and neck neoplasms.
Understand how laboratory testing in Anatomic Pathology is utilized in diagnosis, prognostication, and treatment of head and neck cancers.

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Enjoy you time learning about head and neck pathology!

Course description

While a relatively geographically small area, the compartments of the head and neck are varied and vital! This area encompasses skin, squamous and respiratory-lined mucosal surfaces, nose and paranasal sinuses, salivary glands, thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, soft tissues, lymph nodes, bone, cartilage, teeth and odontogenic organs, ear, and eye. Pathologic processes include neoplasms (both benign and malignant), infections, autoimmune diseases, and other systemic pathologies, together creating an interesting and dynamic microcosm of general surgical pathology. While an exhaustive survey of all diagnoses of the head and neck is beyond the scope of this course, we intend to introduce learners to the most common tissue types and diseases encountered on the head and neck pathology service. We hope you enjoy the journey!

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Course Map

This course offers a comprehensive exam at the end of the 6th module. In order to receive your certificate, you must complete the pre-course assessment and final exam. The final exam is located at the end of lesson 6.