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Benign Mimics of Hematopoietic Neoplasms

 

Benign lymph node conditions may pose a significant diagnostic challenge. Although many morphologic features of the benign lymphadenopathies can overlap with the neoplastic processes, their distinction is essential. This presentation will address common diagnostic dilemmas and share a practical approach to resolve them. This case-based presentation of clinically relevant non-infectious lymphadenopathies can be particularly beneficial to the general pathologists and hematopathologists.

Originally published on April 11, 2022

Lecture Presenter

Anton Rets, MD, PhD

Anton Rets, MD, PhD

Assistant Professor of Pathology (Clinical)
University of Utah School of Medicine
Medical Director
ARUP Laboratories

Dr. Rets is an assistant professor of pathology at the University of Utah School of Medicine. He received his MD and PhD at Perm State Academy of Medicine in Russia. He served as an anatomical and clinical pathology resident at State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn and a hematopathology fellow at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Dr. Rets is board certified in hematopathology, anatomic pathology, and clinical pathology. He is also a member of several professional societies, including the College of American Pathologists and the American Society for Clinical Pathology. Dr. Rets’ professional interests include red blood cell disorders, non-neoplastic hematology, and precursor lymphoid neoplasms.

Objectives

After this presentation, participants will be able to:

  • Demonstrate an approach to lymph node assessment
  • Describe a comprehensive differential diagnosis for common patterns of lymph node involvement
  • Compare and contrast clinically relevant benign entities to their neoplastic counterparts
  • Recognize the importance of thorough morphologic evaluation in lymph node pathology

Sponsored by:

University of Utah School of Medicine, Department of Pathology, and ARUP Laboratories