COVID-19: A New Viral Pathogen - Pathologic Approach and Findings Symposium Recording Now Available
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This symposium provides the practicing pediatric pathologist with a basic understanding of COVID-19 as it relates to pathology. The autopsy and testing protocols as they pertain to COVID-19 addressed as well as the pathologic features seen in the lungs, placenta, skin, and the nervous system of these patients. Additionally, a description of the multisystem inflammatory disorder affecting children will be provided. The discussion will focus on practical knowledge around the disease and its multifaceted effects on patients.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to...
- List pathologic findings associated with COVID-19 in the lung, nervous system, skin, and placenta.
- Describe the manifestations of COVID-19 associated multisystem inflammatory syndrome in pediatric patients.
- Describe the special features of autopsy in COVID-19 patients as it relates to performing the autopsy and special collections taken at autopsy.
Syllabi
Multisystem Inflammatory Disorder (Dr. Edward Behrens, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia)Dermatopathological Findings in COVID-19 (Dr. Isabel Colmenero, Hospital Nino Jesus)
Neuropathology in COVID-19 (Dr. Isaac Solomon, Brigham and Women’s Hospital)
Placental Findings in Mothers with COVID-19 (Dr. Rebecca Baergen, Cornell University, & Dr. Jeff Goldstein, Northwestern University) Autopsy and Lung Pathology in COVID-19; Testing Protocols for COVID-19 (Dr. Desiree Marshall and Dr. Ben Bradley, University of Washington School of Medicine)