Journal of Breast Imaging, Volume 5, Issue 5 Educational Review Article: "What a Radiologist Needs to Know About Breast Pathology"

Title of Activity: What a Radiologist Needs to Know About Breast Pathology

Date(s) of Activity: Launch Date: September 22, 2023 – Expiration Date: September 22, 2026

Educational/Learning Objectives: After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:

1. Understand the process of creating formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) blocks from core needle breast biopsy specimens.
2. Develop a better understanding of how the initial hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) slides are created for the microscopic evaluation.
3. Describe how pathologic evaluation with immunohistochemistry (IHC) further aid in diagnosis and characterization of breast pathology.
4. Outline the key clinical information a radiologist can communicate to the pathologist that helps direct the pathology workup.

Statement of Accreditation: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Michigan State Medical Society and the Society of Breast Imaging. The Michigan State Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement: The MSMS designates this journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.