Faculty/AuthorsKirthika Lakshmanan, MSOMS-3 StudentKansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences Kansas City, Missouri
Christine James, DOJohnson County Medical Examiner Department Olathe, Kansas
CME : 2.0 Estimated Completion Time: 2 hoursFormat: Online Educational Activity and Post Exam Physician Competencies: Patient Care, Medical KnowledgeEligibility for CME credit: Max three attempts. You will have a maximum of three attempts to meet the following criteria:
Default Credit Type: None (You must meet the eligibility requirements in order to obtain CME credit.) Accreditation Statement: The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).Credit Designation Statement: The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Instructions
To claim CME credit for the exercise, do the following:
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Release Date: 02/28/2024Review Date:Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
discern autopsy and histologic findings substantiating pituitary abscess as a causal factor for mortality;
describe sinus cavity and pituitary gland anatomy in the context of its contribution as a precipitating factor for pituitary abscesses;
identify the typical pathogenesis of pituitary abscess formation and common offending microorganisms;
utilize antemortem clinical indicators and risk factors associated with pituitary abscess to guide autopsy;
explain the significance of a thorough examination of the sella turcica and sinus cavities in diagnosing pituitary abscesses; and
assess the obstacles and limitations associated with postmortem diagnosis of pituitary abscess to formulate an effective strategy for determining cause of death.