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We strongly encourage you to actively participate in this training and its complementary modules, which are designed to be completed at your own pace and convenience. We are confident that upon completion, your professional practice will be significantly enhanced. This course, along with the other modules, qualifies you for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points from the Medical and Dental Council, Ghana. Additionally, you will receive a prestigious and highly valuable certificate upon successful completion of all modules.
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Overview
Course Description
This Module focuses on the childhood tumour; Retinoblastoma. It begins with a Pre-test, to assess what is already known by the participant, and then continues with the presentation on clinical aspects of the tumour. This is followed by a discussion on the pathology:
i. how to handle an eye specimen suspected to be harbouring Retinoblastoma in the laboratory
ii. the gross features to look out for,
iii. the sections to take on grossing,
iv. the microscopic features to note and
v. how to write a thorough report
The Module closes with a summary and post-test to determine how much learning has been achieved. Further reading material is provided.
What you will learn
By the end of this Module, participants should be able to:
1. Define, Classify and provide epidemiologic information on Retinoblastoma in the West African sub-region
2. Discuss the aetiopathogenesis of Retinoblastoma
3. Describe the typical clinical presentation of Retinoblastoma
4. Enumerate and describe the steps in grossing an enucleation specimen
5. Identify diagnostic features of Retinoblastoma on microscopy
6. Enumerate the important parameters to mention in a comprehensive pathology report for Retinoblastoma
Course Content
Lecture Sessions
- Retinoblastoma 2 hours
- Neuroblastoma 2 hours
Downloadables
- RETINOBLASTOMA PATHOLOGY REPORT PROFORMA_2019
- RETINOBLASTOMA PATHOLOGY REQUEST PROFORMA
About Facilitator
- 2 Courses on CES
Dr. Afua O. D. Abrahams
BSc, MBChB, FWACP, FGCPS
Senior Lecturer and Head of Department
Department of Pathology, University of Ghana Medical School & Senior Pathologist, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra – Ghana
Dr. Afua Owusua Darkwah Abrahams is a Senior Lecturer in Pathology and the Head of the Pathology Department at the University of Ghana Medical School and the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital Accra.
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