T-Cell Lymphoproliferative Disorders of the GI Tract

This presentation provides a description/overview of diagnostic entities comprising the T-cell lymphomas of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

Lecture Presenter
Jeffrey R. Jacobsen, MD
Jeffrey R. Jacobsen, MD
Associate Professor (Clinical), University of Utah School of Medicine
Medical Director, Hematopathology, ARUP Laboratories

Dr. Jeffrey Jacobsen is a medical director of hematopathology at ARUP Laboratories, and an associate professor (clinical) at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Dr. Jacobsen graduated from the University of Illinois College of Medicine with his medical degree. He completed a residency in anatomic and clinical pathology as well as a fellowship in hematopathology at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Dr. Jacobsen is certified by the American Board of Pathology in hematopathology and anatomic and clinical pathology. He specializes in hematologic flow cytometry and pediatric hematopathology. His research interests include clinical flow cytometry and the role of immune composition in leukemia therapy.

Objectives

After this presentation, participants will be able to:

Describe biologic diversity of GI lymphoid populations and the challenges that engenders
Describe diagnostic entities in the category of GI T-cell lymphomas