Scientific Symposiums International Dermatopathology in Paradise Medical Dermatology to Melanocytic Tumors 2026

$140.00

Scientific Symposiums International Dermatopathology in Paradise Medical Dermatology to Melanocytic Tumors 2026

$140.00

Scientific Symposiums International Dermatopathology in Paradise Medical Dermatology to Melanocytic Tumors 2026

Name: Scientific Symposiums International Dermatopathology in Paradise Medical Dermatology to Melanocytic Tumors 2026
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SSI Dermatopathology in Paradise 2026 | Inflammatory Dermatoses, Melanocytic Tumors, Melanoma in Situ, Cutaneous Lymphoma, Alopecia, Vascular Pathology, Pediatric Tumors & Diagnostic Dermatopathology

The Scientific Symposiums International Dermatopathology in Paradise Medical Dermatology to Melanocytic Tumors 2026 course provides a comprehensive, case-based educational update on diagnostic dermatopathology, inflammatory skin diseases, cutaneous infections, vascular disorders, hair pathology, lymphoid proliferations, pediatric skin tumors, and melanocytic neoplasms. Organized by Scientific Symposiums International (SSI), this four-day continuing medical education conference brings together internationally recognized specialists in dermatopathology and dermatology to review diagnostic challenges, evolving disease classifications, histopathologic criteria, and practical approaches to interpreting skin biopsies. Held October 12–15, 2026, at the Fairmont Kea Lani on the Wailea Coast of Maui, Hawaii, the course features 20 expert-led presentations addressing medical dermatology, surgical pathology, melanocytic lesions, inflammatory patterns, cutaneous infections, and complex clinicopathologic cases. The Dermatopathology in Paradise 2026 program is directed by Philip E. LeBoit, MD, with additional presentations by Maxwell A. Fung, MD; Joyce S. Lee, MD; and Daniel D. Miller, MD. The curriculum examines important diagnostic problems involving spongiotic and psoriasiform dermatitis, eosinophil-rich inflammatory diseases, infectious dermatoses, occlusive vasculopathies, vascular anomalies, scarring and non-scarring alopecia, cutaneous lymphoma, pediatric tumors, dysplastic nevi, melanoma in situ, and melanocytic lesions occurring at special anatomic sites. The educational program emphasizes histopathologic pattern recognition, diagnostic accuracy, clinicopathologic correlation, selection of appropriate ancillary studies, and avoidance of common interpretive pitfalls. Through challenging case presentations, expert lectures, and practical microscopic diagnostic discussions, the symposium provides a structured review of conditions frequently encountered in dermatopathology and surgical pathology practice.

Course Details

Course: Scientific Symposiums International Dermatopathology in Paradise Medical Dermatology to Melanocytic Tumors 2026
Official Program: Dermatopathology in Paradise: Medical Dermatology to Melanocytic Tumors
Organizer: Scientific Symposiums International (SSI)
Dates: October 12–15, 2026
Location: Wailea Coast, Maui, Hawaii, USA
Venue: Fairmont Kea Lani
Official Conference Format: In-Person Continuing Medical Education
Duration: Four Days
Published Scientific Lectures: 20
Primary Specialty: Dermatopathology
Additional Focus: Pathology, Dermatology, Surgical Pathology, Pediatric Dermatology, Oncology, Infectious Dermatology and Hematopathology
Language: English
Course Director: Philip E. LeBoit, MD
Official Accreditation: 20 CME Hours
Educational Approach: Expert Lectures, Microscopic Diagnostic Reviews, Clinicopathologic Cases and Histopathologic Pattern Recognition

The educational program is designed for physicians and pathology professionals seeking advanced diagnostic updates in dermatopathology. The original SSI conference accreditation applies to eligible registered participants and is separate from educational files offered through MedicalAmboss.

Target Audience

The program is designed for physicians, specialists, and medical trainees involved in the diagnosis and management of inflammatory, infectious, neoplastic, and other dermatologic diseases. The target audience includes:

Dermatopathologists
General Pathologists
Surgical Pathologists
Dermatologists
Pediatric Dermatologists
Medical Oncologists
Hematopathologists
Infectious Disease Specialists
Dermatologic Surgeons
Mohs Surgeons
Clinical Dermatology Specialists
Pathology Residents
Dermatology Residents
Dermatopathology Fellows
Surgical Pathology Fellows
Other Healthcare Professionals Involved in Skin Disease Diagnosis

The course is particularly relevant to clinicians seeking improvements in microscopic interpretation, diagnostic classification, evaluation of melanocytic lesions, and clinicopathologic correlation.

Program Overview

Dermatopathology requires integration of tissue morphology, clinical presentation, anatomical location, disease history, and appropriate ancillary testing. Many skin disorders share overlapping histopathologic patterns, making accurate diagnosis dependent on recognizing subtle morphological features and understanding clinical context. The Scientific Symposiums International Dermatopathology in Paradise 2026 curriculum addresses these challenges through 20 focused educational presentations. The program covers:

Spongiotic Dermatitis
Psoriasiform Dermatitis
Inflammatory Skin Disease
Unusual Inflammatory Dermatoses
Eosinophil-Rich Dermatitis
Cutaneous Infections
Infectious Disease Mimics
Medical Dermatology
Challenging Clinicopathologic Cases
Melanocytic Neoplasms
Dysplastic Nevi
Melanoma in Situ
Melanocytic Lesions at Special Sites
Histologic Diagnostic Pitfalls
Vascular Anomalies
Occlusive Vasculitis
Cutaneous Vasculopathy
Non-Scarring Alopecia
Scarring Alopecia
Cutaneous Lymphoma
Reactive Lymphoid Infiltrates
Pediatric Skin Tumors
Inpatient Dermatopathology
Immunobullous Diseases
Ancillary Diagnostic Testing
Appropriate Use Criteria
Histopathologic Pattern Recognition

The educational emphasis is on improving diagnostic precision and developing practical approaches to challenging skin biopsy interpretation.

Learning Objectives

After completing the educational program, participants should be better able to:

Differentiate spongiotic and psoriasiform dermatitis using key histopathologic features and appropriate clinicopathologic correlation.
Recognize unusual variants of common inflammatory skin diseases and avoid interpretive errors caused by overlapping morphological patterns.
Identify the histological features of cutaneous infections and distinguish them from noninfectious inflammatory and neoplastic mimics.
Apply appropriate diagnostic criteria when evaluating melanocytic nevi, dysplastic nevi, melanoma in situ, and melanocytic lesions at special anatomical sites.
Recognize important diagnostic pitfalls involving melanocytic tumors and use calibrated histopathologic criteria to improve consistency.
Identify histopathologic features associated with scarring and non-scarring alopecia.
Evaluate vascular anomalies, occlusive vasculitis, and vasculopathies through appropriate morphological assessment and clinical correlation.
Distinguish cutaneous lymphomas from reactive lymphoid infiltrates and recognize common diagnostic challenges in lymphoid skin pathology.
Assess challenging pediatric cutaneous tumors and interpret complex inpatient dermatopathology findings.
Apply contemporary diagnostic approaches to immunobullous diseases and other inflammatory disorders.
Select appropriate ancillary investigations using relevant Appropriate Use Criteria in dermatopathology.
Improve microscopic diagnostic reasoning through pattern recognition, case-based interpretation, and examination at different magnifications.

Official Program Topics

Day 1 – Monday, October 12, 2026

Session I – Inflammatory Dermatopathology

1. Spongiotic and Psoriasiform Dermatitis

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Faculty: Maxwell A. Fung, MD This presentation reviews two major histopathologic reaction patterns encountered in inflammatory skin disease. Spongiotic and psoriasiform changes occur in a variety of dermatologic conditions and may present overlapping microscopic findings. Important diagnostic considerations include:

Spongiotic Dermatitis
Psoriasiform Dermatitis
Epidermal Spongiosis
Epidermal Hyperplasia
Inflammatory Infiltrates
Eczematous Disorders
Psoriasis
Histopathologic Reaction Patterns
Differential Diagnosis
Clinicopathologic Correlation
Microscopic Pitfalls
Diagnostic Interpretation

The session emphasizes distinguishing common inflammatory patterns through systematic microscopic examination.

2. Cutaneous Infections and Their Mimics

8:30 AM – 9:30 AM Faculty: Daniel D. Miller, MD This presentation examines histopathologic features of skin infections and conditions that may resemble infectious dermatoses. Important topics include:

Cutaneous Infections
Bacterial Skin Disease
Fungal Infections
Viral Dermatoses
Parasitic Skin Conditions
Infectious Granulomatous Inflammation
Histopathologic Patterns
Inflammatory Mimics
Diagnostic Stains
Microbiological Correlation
Tissue Biopsy Interpretation
Differential Diagnosis

The educational focus is on recognizing infectious patterns while avoiding misclassification of noninfectious disorders.

Session II – Medical Dermatology and Melanocytic Pathology

3. Medical Dermatology: A Tour Through Challenging Cases and Emerging Entities

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Faculty: Joyce S. Lee, MD This session examines challenging medical dermatology cases and emerging disease entities. Important considerations include:

Complex Dermatologic Presentations
Emerging Skin Disease Entities
Inflammatory Dermatoses
Clinical-Pathological Correlation
Diagnostic Uncertainty
Histological Pattern Recognition
Differential Diagnosis
Unusual Clinical Presentations
Appropriate Diagnostic Investigation
Case-Based Interpretation

The presentation emphasizes integrating clinical findings with microscopic morphology.

4. Melanocytic Do's and Don'ts

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Faculty: Philip E. LeBoit, MD This presentation reviews practical principles for diagnosing melanocytic lesions while avoiding common histopathologic pitfalls. Important topics include:

Melanocytic Nevi
Melanocytic Proliferations
Benign Versus Malignant Features
Cytological Atypia
Architectural Atypia
Melanoma
Diagnostic Pitfalls
Histologic Criteria
Clinicopathologic Correlation
Diagnostic Reporting

The session emphasizes careful interpretation of melanocytic lesions and recognition of findings requiring further assessment.

5. Potpourri of Memorable Cases

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Faculty: Joyce S. Lee, MD This case-based presentation reviews memorable and diagnostically challenging dermatopathology cases. Important themes include:

Unusual Clinical Presentations
Challenging Histological Findings
Differential Diagnosis
Pattern Recognition
Clinicopathologic Correlation
Diagnostic Reasoning
Rare Skin Disorders
Practical Diagnostic Lessons

The case-based format supports the application of morphological knowledge to real-world diagnostic problems.

Day 2 – Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Session III – Inflammatory Skin Disease and Ancillary Testing

6. Unusual Variants of Common Inflammatory Skin Diseases

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Faculty: Philip E. LeBoit, MD This session examines uncommon presentations and histopathologic variants of frequently encountered inflammatory dermatoses. Important considerations include:

Inflammatory Skin Disease
Unusual Histological Variants
Atypical Morphology
Diagnostic Overlap
Pattern Recognition
Clinical Correlation
Differential Diagnosis
Diagnostic Pitfalls
Histopathologic Interpretation

The presentation highlights the importance of recognizing variations that may complicate routine diagnosis.

7. To Test or Not to Test: Appropriate Use Criteria in Dermatopathology

8:30 AM – 9:30 AM Faculty: Maxwell A. Fung, MD This presentation examines the appropriate selection of ancillary studies in dermatopathology. Important topics include:

Appropriate Use Criteria
Ancillary Testing
Immunohistochemistry
Molecular Testing
Special Stains
Test Selection
Diagnostic Yield
Clinical Utility
Resource Utilization
Avoiding Unnecessary Testing
Evidence-Based Diagnostic Practice

The educational emphasis is on selecting tests that meaningfully contribute to diagnostic accuracy.

Session IV – Vascular Disorders and Clinical Cases

8. Histology of Vascular Anomalies

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Faculty: Daniel D. Miller, MD This presentation reviews the histopathology of vascular anomalies affecting the skin and soft tissues. Important diagnostic considerations include:

Vascular Anomalies
Vascular Malformations
Vascular Tumors
Capillary Lesions
Venous Lesions
Lymphatic Abnormalities
Histological Classification
Endothelial Morphology
Diagnostic Interpretation
Clinicopathologic Correlation

The session explores recognition and differentiation of vascular lesions.

9. Clogged Clues: Occlusive Vasculitis and Vasculopathy

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Faculty: Joyce S. Lee, MD This session examines skin disorders involving vascular inflammation, occlusion, and associated tissue injury. Important topics include:

Cutaneous Vasculitis
Occlusive Vasculopathy
Vascular Thrombosis
Endothelial Injury
Tissue Ischemia
Vascular Inflammation
Histopathologic Patterns
Differential Diagnosis
Clinical Correlation
Diagnostic Pitfalls

The presentation emphasizes recognition of findings that distinguish inflammatory vascular injury from noninflammatory occlusive processes.

10. Challenging Clinicopathologic Cases

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Faculty: Daniel D. Miller, MD This case-based session explores complex diagnostic scenarios requiring integration of clinical information and tissue findings. Important themes include:

Clinicopathologic Correlation
Differential Diagnosis
Histologic Pattern Recognition
Complex Skin Lesions
Diagnostic Uncertainty
Appropriate Ancillary Testing
Clinical History
Microscopic Interpretation

The presentation emphasizes systematic reasoning in challenging dermatopathology cases.

Day 3 – Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Session V – Hair Disorders and Cutaneous Lymphoma

11. Pitfalls and Pearls in Non-Scarring Alopecia

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Faculty: Joyce S. Lee, MD This presentation reviews the histopathologic evaluation of non-scarring hair loss. Important topics include:

Non-Scarring Alopecia
Hair Follicle Biology
Hair Cycle Changes
Alopecia Areata
Telogen Effluvium
Pattern Hair Loss
Scalp Biopsy
Follicular Density
Histopathologic Assessment
Diagnostic Pitfalls

The session emphasizes recognizing characteristic microscopic findings in common causes of non-scarring alopecia.

12. Pitfalls in the Diagnosis of Cutaneous Lymphoma

8:30 AM – 9:30 AM Faculty: Philip E. LeBoit, MD This presentation examines important diagnostic challenges involving lymphoid infiltrates of the skin. Important considerations include:

Cutaneous Lymphoma
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
Cutaneous B-Cell Lymphoma
Mycosis Fungoides
Reactive Lymphoid Infiltrates
Lymphocytic Atypia
Epidermotropism
Immunophenotyping
Molecular Studies
Differential Diagnosis
Diagnostic Pitfalls
Clinicopathologic Correlation

The educational focus is on distinguishing malignant lymphoid disorders from reactive inflammatory processes.

Session VI – Eosinophilic Dermatoses and Pediatric Tumors

13. The Role of Eosinophils in the Differential Diagnosis of Inflammatory Skin Disease

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Faculty: Maxwell A. Fung, MD This session examines eosinophil-rich inflammatory patterns and their role in dermatopathologic diagnosis. Important topics include:

Eosinophilic Inflammation
Eosinophil-Rich Dermatitis
Allergic Skin Reactions
Drug Eruptions
Arthropod Reactions
Inflammatory Patterns
Differential Diagnosis
Histopathologic Clues
Diagnostic Pitfalls
Clinical Correlation

The presentation emphasizes the interpretation of eosinophils within the broader pattern of tissue inflammation.

14. Challenging Pediatric Tumors

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Faculty: Daniel D. Miller, MD This presentation reviews diagnostically challenging tumors occurring in pediatric patients. Important considerations include:

Pediatric Dermatopathology
Pediatric Skin Tumors
Benign Cutaneous Neoplasms
Malignant Cutaneous Neoplasms
Age-Specific Histopathology
Unusual Tumor Morphology
Differential Diagnosis
Ancillary Testing
Clinicopathologic Correlation
Diagnostic Pitfalls

The session supports accurate assessment of skin tumors in children.

15. Dysplastic Nevi and Melanoma in Situ: Criteria for Calibration

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Faculty: Philip E. LeBoit, MD This presentation examines diagnostic criteria used to assess dysplastic melanocytic nevi and melanoma in situ. Important topics include:

Dysplastic Nevi
Melanoma in Situ
Melanocytic Atypia
Architectural Disorder
Cytologic Atypia
Junctional Melanocytic Proliferations
Histologic Diagnostic Criteria
Interobserver Variation
Diagnostic Calibration
Appropriate Reporting
Diagnostic Pitfalls

The session emphasizes consistency and precision in melanocytic lesion interpretation.

Day 4 – Thursday, October 15, 2026

Session VII – Inpatient Dermatopathology and Immunobullous Disease

16. Inpatient Dermatopathology

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Faculty: Daniel D. Miller, MD This presentation reviews skin disorders encountered among hospitalized patients. Important considerations include:

Inpatient Dermatology
Acute Cutaneous Eruptions
Drug-Related Skin Disease
Severe Inflammatory Dermatoses
Infectious Dermatoses
Skin Biopsy Interpretation
Clinicopathologic Correlation
Diagnostic Prioritization
Urgent Dermatopathology
Multidisciplinary Consultation

The session emphasizes the diagnostic challenges associated with complex hospitalized patients.

17. Immunobullous Disease: What's New in 2026

8:30 AM – 9:30 AM Faculty: Maxwell A. Fung, MD This presentation examines diagnostic developments in autoimmune blistering skin disorders. Important topics include:

Immunobullous Diseases
Pemphigus
Bullous Pemphigoid
Autoimmune Blistering Disorders
Histopathologic Evaluation
Intraepidermal Blistering
Subepidermal Blistering
Direct Immunofluorescence
Diagnostic Testing
Differential Diagnosis
Updated Diagnostic Approaches

The educational focus is on integrating routine histopathology with appropriate immunologic testing.

Session VIII – Scarring Alopecia and Melanocytic Lesions

18. Pitfalls and Pearls in Scarring Alopecia

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Faculty: Joyce S. Lee, MD This session reviews diagnostic approaches to scarring hair loss. Important topics include:

Cicatricial Alopecia
Follicular Destruction
Scalp Inflammation
Lichen Planopilaris
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
Follicular Fibrosis
Scalp Biopsy
Histopathologic Patterns
Differential Diagnosis
Diagnostic Pitfalls

The session emphasizes recognition of processes that may result in irreversible follicular damage.

19. Nevi and Melanomas at Special Sites

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Faculty: Philip E. LeBoit, MD This presentation examines melanocytic lesions occurring at anatomical sites where benign nevi may display unusual histological features. Important considerations include:

Special-Site Nevi
Melanocytic Neoplasms
Melanoma
Site-Related Histological Variation
Acral Melanocytic Lesions
Genital Melanocytic Lesions
Unusual Cytological Findings
Architectural Atypia
Differential Diagnosis
Melanoma Mimics
Diagnostic Pitfalls

The presentation emphasizes accurate interpretation of melanocytic lesions in relation to anatomical context.

20. Spot Diagnoses from Low to High Power

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Faculty: Maxwell A. Fung, MD This concluding presentation emphasizes microscopic pattern recognition and diagnostic reasoning across multiple magnifications. Important topics include:

Low-Power Pattern Recognition
High-Power Histologic Features
Diagnostic Clues
Architectural Assessment
Cytological Interpretation
Differential Diagnosis
Rapid Pattern Recognition
Histopathologic Correlation
Common Diagnostic Pitfalls
Practical Dermatopathology

The session reinforces an organized approach to tissue examination and diagnostic interpretation.

Major Topics Covered

SSI Dermatopathology in Paradise 2026
Medical Dermatology
Dermatopathology
Surgical Pathology
Inflammatory Skin Diseases
Spongiotic Dermatitis
Psoriasiform Dermatitis
Psoriasis
Eczematous Dermatitis
Cutaneous Infections
Infectious Mimics
Dermatologic Histopathology
Melanocytic Neoplasms
Melanocytic Nevi
Dysplastic Nevi
Melanoma in Situ
Cutaneous Melanoma
Special-Site Nevi
Clinicopathologic Correlation
Histopathologic Diagnostic Pitfalls
Ancillary Testing
Appropriate Use Criteria
Vascular Anomalies
Vascular Malformations
Vasculitis
Occlusive Vasculopathy
Hair Follicle Pathology
Non-Scarring Alopecia
Scarring Alopecia
Cutaneous Lymphoma
Mycosis Fungoides
Reactive Lymphoid Infiltrates
Eosinophilic Dermatoses
Pediatric Skin Tumors
Inpatient Dermatopathology
Immunobullous Disease
Pemphigus
Bullous Pemphigoid
Direct Immunofluorescence
Microscopic Pattern Recognition
Histopathologic Diagnosis

Inflammatory Dermatopathology

Inflammatory skin diseases represent a major component of routine dermatopathology practice. Different disorders may share overlapping histological features, making accurate interpretation dependent on the recognition of reaction patterns and careful clinical correlation. The curriculum examines spongiotic dermatitis, psoriasiform inflammation, unusual variants of common dermatoses, and eosinophil-rich inflammatory disorders. Important considerations include:

Epidermal Reaction Patterns
Inflammatory Cell Distribution
Spongiosis
Psoriasiform Hyperplasia
Eosinophilic Infiltrates
Histologic Variants
Clinical Correlation
Differential Diagnosis

The educational focus supports systematic interpretation of inflammatory skin biopsies.

Melanocytic Neoplasms and Melanoma Diagnosis

Melanocytic lesion interpretation is one of the most challenging areas of dermatopathology. Benign nevi, dysplastic nevi, melanoma in situ, and special-site melanocytic lesions may demonstrate overlapping architectural and cytological features. The course addresses:

Melanocytic Lesion Classification
Cytological Atypia
Architectural Disorder
Dysplastic Nevi
Melanoma in Situ
Special-Site Lesions
Diagnostic Criteria
Histologic Pitfalls
Appropriate Reporting

Multiple presentations by Philip E. LeBoit focus on improving precision in melanocytic diagnosis.

Cutaneous Lymphoma and Lymphoid Infiltrates

The diagnosis of cutaneous lymphoma requires careful evaluation of tissue architecture, cytological features, clinical findings, and appropriate ancillary investigations. Reactive lymphoid infiltrates may resemble lymphoid malignancies. The curriculum reviews important diagnostic considerations involving:

Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
Cutaneous B-Cell Lymphoma
Mycosis Fungoides
Reactive Lymphoid Infiltrates
Immunophenotyping
Molecular Testing
Diagnostic Pitfalls
Clinicopathologic Correlation

The educational emphasis is on accurate differentiation between malignant and reactive processes.

Hair Disorders and Alopecia

Hair loss can result from inflammatory, autoimmune, hormonal, and other mechanisms. Scalp biopsy interpretation requires knowledge of follicular anatomy, hair cycles, inflammatory patterns, and fibrosis. The program includes dedicated sessions on both scarring and non-scarring alopecia. Important areas include:

Hair Follicle Histology
Hair Cycle Assessment
Alopecia Areata
Pattern Hair Loss
Cicatricial Alopecia
Follicular Inflammation
Follicular Fibrosis
Scalp Biopsy Interpretation
Diagnostic Pitfalls

Vascular Disorders of the Skin

Cutaneous vascular disorders may involve developmental vascular anomalies, inflammatory vascular injury, or noninflammatory occlusive processes. The course examines histological clues relevant to these disorders. Important topics include:

Vascular Anomalies
Vascular Tumors
Vascular Malformations
Cutaneous Vasculitis
Occlusive Vasculopathy
Thrombosis
Ischemic Injury
Differential Diagnosis

These sessions emphasize the relationship between morphology and clinical presentation.

Immunobullous Diseases

Autoimmune blistering disorders require accurate identification of blister location, inflammatory patterns, and immunologic findings. The curriculum includes a dedicated 2026 update on immunobullous disease. Important considerations include:

Pemphigus
Bullous Pemphigoid
Epidermal Blistering
Subepidermal Blistering
Direct Immunofluorescence
Histopathologic Assessment
Ancillary Testing
Differential Diagnosis

Pediatric and Inpatient Dermatopathology

Pediatric skin tumors and dermatologic conditions encountered in hospitalized patients may present unusual diagnostic challenges. The program includes specific sessions devoted to these settings. Important themes include:

Pediatric Tumor Diagnosis
Age-Related Histologic Features
Complex Inpatient Eruptions
Severe Inflammatory Conditions
Infectious Skin Disease
Drug-Related Dermatoses
Clinical Correlation
Multidisciplinary Consultation

Appropriate Use of Diagnostic Testing

Modern dermatopathology may incorporate immunohistochemical, microbiological, molecular, and immunofluorescence-based investigations. Appropriate test selection requires consideration of diagnostic uncertainty, expected clinical value, and resource utilization. The course includes a dedicated presentation addressing Appropriate Use Criteria. Important concepts include:

Ancillary Test Selection
Immunohistochemistry
Molecular Diagnostics
Special Stains
Direct Immunofluorescence
Clinical Utility
Diagnostic Accuracy
Avoidance of Unnecessary Testing

Histopathologic Pattern Recognition

The ability to recognize patterns at different microscopic magnifications is an essential skill in dermatopathology. The curriculum emphasizes:

Low-Power Tissue Architecture
High-Power Cellular Detail
Inflammatory Patterns
Neoplastic Morphology
Diagnostic Clues
Differential Diagnosis
Histologic Pitfalls
Case-Based Reasoning

The concluding spot-diagnosis session reinforces these principles.

Course Leadership

Philip E. LeBoit, MD

Course Director

University of California, San Francisco
Co-Director, UCSF Dermatopathology and Oral Pathology Service

Dr. LeBoit contributes multiple presentations on inflammatory skin disease, melanocytic tumors, cutaneous lymphoma, and diagnostic pitfalls.

Official Faculty

Maxwell A. Fung, MD

University of California, Davis Educational topics include inflammatory dermatitis, eosinophilic skin disease, appropriate diagnostic testing, immunobullous disorders, and microscopic pattern recognition.

Joyce S. Lee, MD

National Skin Centre, Singapore Educational topics include medical dermatology, vascular disorders, alopecia, and challenging clinicopathologic cases.

Daniel D. Miller, MD

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Educational topics include cutaneous infections, vascular anomalies, pediatric skin tumors, inpatient dermatopathology, and complex diagnostic cases.

Philip E. LeBoit, MD

University of California, San Francisco Educational topics include melanocytic lesions, dysplastic nevi, melanoma in situ, cutaneous lymphoma, and inflammatory dermatopathology.

Continuing Medical Education

Scientific Symposiums International lists the original four-day educational course as providing: 20 CME Hours The credit designation relates to eligible participation in the original SSI educational program and is subject to the organizer's accreditation and completion requirements.

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Why This Course Is Relevant

The Scientific Symposiums International Dermatopathology in Paradise Medical Dermatology to Melanocytic Tumors 2026 course addresses important diagnostic challenges encountered in dermatopathology and surgical pathology. Dermatopathologists frequently evaluate skin biopsies involving overlapping inflammatory reactions, infectious organisms, vascular abnormalities, hair loss, lymphoid infiltrates, pediatric neoplasms, and melanocytic proliferations. The program offers a broad educational review of these diagnostic problems. Its combination of expert presentations, clinicopathologic cases, microscopic pattern recognition, and discussions of diagnostic pitfalls makes it relevant to practicing dermatopathologists, pathologists, dermatologists, oncology specialists, and dermatology or pathology trainees. The curriculum emphasizes careful histological interpretation, appropriate ancillary testing, and improved diagnostic consistency.

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Short Description

Scientific Symposiums International Dermatopathology in Paradise Medical Dermatology to Melanocytic Tumors 2026 provides a comprehensive educational review of dermatopathology, inflammatory skin disease, melanocytic tumors, cutaneous infections, vascular disorders, alopecia, cutaneous lymphoma, and advanced skin biopsy interpretation. Held October 12–15, 2026, in Maui, Hawaii, the original course features 20 expert-led dermatopathology lectures by Philip LeBoit, Maxwell Fung, Joyce Lee, and Daniel Miller.

Topics

Spongiotic and Psoriasiform Dermatitis (Maxwell Fung M.D.)
Cutaneous Infections and Their Mimics (Daniel Miller M.D.)
Medical Dermatology: A Tour Through Challenging Cases and Emerging Entities (Joyce Lee M.D.)
Melanocytic Do’s and Don’ts (Philip LeBoit M.D.)
Potpourri of Memorable Cases (Joyce Lee M.D.)
Unusual Variants of Common Inflammatory Skin Diseases (Philip LeBoit M.D.)
To Test or Not to Test: Appropriate Use Critieria in Dermatopathology (Maxwell Fung M.D.)
Histology of Vascular Anomalies (Daniel Miller M.D.)
Clogged Clues: Occlusive Vasculitis and Vasculopathy (Joyce Lee M.D.)
Challenging Clinicopathologic Cases (Daniel Miller M.D.)
Pitfalls and Pearls in Non-Scarring Alopecia (Joyce Lee M.D.)
Pitfalls in the Diagnosis of Cutaneous Lymphoma (Philip LeBoit M.D.)
The Role of Eosinophilis in the Differential Diagnosis of Inflammatory Skin Disease (Maxwell Fung M.D.)
Challenging Pediatric Tumors (Daniel Miller M.D.)
Dysplastic Nevi and Melanoma in Situ: Criteria for Calibration (Philip LeBoit M.D.)
Inpatient Dermatopathology (Daniel Miller M.D.)
Immunobullous Disease: What’s New in2026 (Maxwell Fung M.D.)
Pitfalls and Pearls in Scarring Alopecia (Joyce Lee M.D.)
Nevi and Melanomas at Special Sites (Philip LeBoit M.D.)
Spot Diagnoses from Low to High Power (Maxwell Fung M.D.)