Diagnosing Barrett's Esophagus: Twists and Turns and Lessons Learned-Recorded Webinar

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The Florida Society of Pathologists hosted a virtual CME lecture featuring Dr. Gregory Lowers from Moffitt Cancer Center, focusing on diagnosing Barrett's esophagus twists, turns, and lessons learned. The session involved a pre-recorded lecture followed by a live discussion. Attendees could ask questions via chat, and the recorded lecture is available on the society's website for review. Dr. Lowers discussed his research expertise and his contributions over many years, including over 400 peer-reviewed articles and several textbooks. His presentation included insights on differentiating between dysplasia and reactive changes in Barrett's esophagus, emphasizing that dysplasia is a spectrum and not a single definitive diagnosis. He highlighted the importance of careful diagnostic evaluation, particularly distinguishing between low-grade, high-grade dysplasia and intramucosal cancer. The lecture also covered techniques such as endoscopic resection and the importance of proper biopsy assessment. Dr. Lowers outlined the subtleties in diagnosing these conditions, underpinning the influence of histological diversity and limitations. The session concluded with a discussion about his publications and shared insights on his forthcoming collaborative book.

Keywords

Barrett's esophagus

diagnosis

dysplasia

endoscopic resection

biopsy assessment

Dr. Gregory Lowers

Moffitt Cancer Center

virtual CME lecture

pathology