EM1806F "The Family Ties of Hereditary Myeloid Malignancy Syndromes" (IM GR-060818)

The purpose of this discussion is to review hereditary hematologic malignancy syndromes and their associated germline mutations, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management.

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Target Audience

UT Southwestern faculty, fellows, residents and medical students, community physicians, nurse clinicians, physician assistants and nurses.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

  • Identify patients who require a workup for an inherited predisposition to hematologic malignancies based on a thorough personal and family history
  • Identify physical features and associated lab abnormalities that are associated with hereditary hematologic malignancy syndromes
  • Be familiar with the most common inherited leukemia syndromes and inherited bone marrow failure syndromes
  • Understand the basic testing for germline mutations and the implications of the results
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA
Course opens: 
06/13/2018
Course expires: 
07/13/2018
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
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Photo: Prapti Patel, M.D.Prapti Patel, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
Division of Hematology / Oncology

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA

Price

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