2026 Current Challenges in Gynecologic and Obstetric Pathology

Target Audience ▼

This activity is primarily aimed at pathologists who encounter gynecologic and obstetric cases in their practice, as well as pathologists training in the field of gynecologic pathology.

Scientific Sponsor ▼

Educational Symposia

Educational Objectives ▼

At the completion of this teaching activity, you should be able to:

• Recognize clinically relevant placental conditions that carry a clinical risk for complications, recurrence in future gestations, or require immediate management.
• Understand the major changes in female genital tract neoplasia classification introduced by the 2025 World Health Classification.
• Appraise the current recommendations on molecular and immunohistochemical testing of gynecologic cancers for classification, prognostic and therapeutic purposes.
• Recognize the morphologic spectrum of high-grade endometrial and ovarian carcinoma and the importance of each recognized type in light of pathogenesis, prognosis, and management.
• Identify types of uterine mesenchymal neoplasia with malignant potential, distinguishing them from benign lesions and impacting patient care.
• Develop a practical approach to the evaluation of vulvo-vaginal and cervical squamous neoplasia, endocervical glandular lesions and miscellaneous (melanocytic, mesenchymal) diseases in the lower female genital tract.