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GRAND ROUNDS PRESENTATION

"The Case of the Mysterious Buccal Mass" by Patrick McDonough, MD
and
"Ectopia Cordis" by Marielis Triana, DO

February 2, 2007

Patrick McDonough and Marielis Triana, Pathology residents at VCU, presented this week's Grand Rounds lecture for faculty, residents and staff.

Dr. Triana presented "Ectopia Cordis" which provided audience members with information regarding how to:

  • Identify different types of Ectopia Cordis according to anatomic position to the heart.
  • Identify structural and chromosomal abnormalities related to Ectopia Cordis.
  • Identify pentalogy of Cantrell.

Abstract of Dr. Triana's presentation (flash file)

Dr. McDonough presented, "The Case of the Mysterious Buccal Mass" covering the following educational objectives:

  • Identify role of fine needle aspiration in superficial mucinose masses.
  • Discuss the possibilities of neoadjuvent chemotherapy in recurrent lesions.
  • Describe the differential diagnoses of mucinose carcinomas.

Abstract of Dr. McDonough's presentation (flash file)

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For more information, send an e-mail to Dr. McDonough or
Dr. Triana.

Pathology residents

Marielis Triana, DO
and
Patrick McDonough, MD

VCU Pathology Residents

Pathology Grand Rounds are held in the Sanger Hall Conference Room 4-026 every Friday, September-June, 12noon-1pm. A schedule is posted on the Pathology Web: http://www.pathology.vcu.edu/news/rounds.html. 

For information regarding Pathology Grand Rounds please contact the Pathology Grand Rounds Coordinator: Gayle T. Lay at (804) 828-7776, or by e-mail to laygt@vcu.edu.