A multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis of bone tumours 2026
- Start date:
- 7 April 2026
- Duration:
- 3 days
- Intended Audience:
- Resident physician, Medical specialist
Accreditations
- NVVP:
- 15
- NVVR:
- Requested
- NOV:
- Requested
This course aims at the practical multidisciplinary approach to diagnose tumours of bones and joints, which can also be encountered outside specialized centers. The course deals with a systematic approach of groups of frequently occurring tumours and tumour-like lesions. In this course you will familiarize yourself with a multidisciplinary approach to diagnose tumours of bones and joints. A systematic approach to the groups of frequently occurring bone tumours, which can also be encountered outside specialized centers, is advocated in lectures alternated with practical training in the form of computerized radiology and microscopy training, and discussions of relevant molecular diagnostics.
The three usp’s of this course are:
- Multidisciplinary approach to diagnose tumours
- Lectures and practical training
- Discussions in multidisciplinary setting
Educational objectives
- To practice with and experience the benefit of a multidisciplinary approach to bone lesions
- To increase knowledge of the diagnostic criteria, including imaging features, of a variety of primary bone tumours according to the new 2026 WHO classification
- To understand the genetic background and the role of molecular diagnostics in the diagnosis of bone tumours
Course contents
This course aims at the practical multidisciplinary approach to diagnose tumours of bones and joints, which can also be encountered outside specialized centers. The course deals with a systematic approach of groups of frequently occurring tumours and tumour-like lesions. The emphasis is multidisciplinary and focuses on the interaction between pathologists, radiologists, clinical scientists in pathology (KMBP) and orthopaedic surgeons, which is crucial to come to an adequate diagnosis. The faculty is composed of pathologists, radiologists, clinical scientists in pathology (KMBP) and orthopedic surgeons.
Target groups
The course is meant for (trainee) pathologists, radiologists, orthopaedic surgeons, clinical oncologists and paediatricians.
Course committee:
Mw. Prof. dr. J.V.M.G. Bovée
Dhr. Dr. H.J. van der Woude
| TUESDAY 7 APRIL 2026, DAY 1 | |
| 11.30 | Registration and lunch |
| 12.30 | Welcome |
| 12.45 | Radiologic approach of skeletal tumours |
| 13.15 | Establishing a diagnosis: the surgical point of view (biopsy) |
| 13.35 | Preparation of biopsy and resected specimens (macroscopy, decalcification methods) |
| 14.00 | Tea break |
| 14.20 | Radiological and pathological approach of bone-forming tumours (osteoid osteoma, osteoblastoma, osteosarcoma subtypes, fibrous dysplasia, hereditary osteogenic tumours) |
| 16.00 | Tea break |
| RADIOLOGY AND MICROSCOPY, SESSION I | |
| 16.20 | Bone-forming tumours (radiology and histology); practical session |
| 18.00 | Closing |
| 19.00 | Course dinner at 'Prentenkabinet', Leiden City Centre |
| 21.30 | End of DAY 1 |
| WEDNESDAY 8 APRIL 2026, DAY 2 | |
| 09.00 | Registration and coffee |
| 09.15 | Introduction to the radiology of giant cell containing tumours |
| 09.40 | Differential diagnosis of giant cell containing tumours (giant cell tumour, hyperparathyroidism, central giant cell granuloma, ABC, chondroblastoma) |
| 10.25 | Coffee break |
| RADIOLOGY AND MICROSCOPY, SESSION II | |
| 10.45 | Giant cell containing tumours; practical session |
| 12.15 | Treatment of bone tumours; the surgical point of view (curettage, resection) |
| 12.45 | Lunch |
| 13.30 | Introduction to the radiology of cartilage tumours |
| 14.00 | Differential diagnosis of cartilage-forming tumours, benign and malignant (osteochondroma, chondroma, chondromyxoid fibroma, cartilaginous tumour syndromes, chondrosarcoma) |
| 15.30 | Tea break |
| RADIOLOGY AND MICROSCOPY, SESSION III | |
| 15.45 | Cartilage-forming tumours; practical session |
| 17.15 | Closing |
| Drinks | |
| THURSDAY 9 APRIL 2026, DAY 3 | |
| 09.00 | Registration and coffee |
| 09.15 | Radiological and pathological approach of inflammatory conditions primarily presenting in bone (osteomyelitis, Langerhans cell histiocytosis) |
| 10.00 | Radiological and pathological approach of small cell tumours |
| 10.30 | Molecular biology of bone tumours |
| 11.15 | Coffee break |
| RADIOLOGY AND MICROSCOPY, SESSION IV | |
| 11.30 | Various tumours and tumour-like disorders: learn from the practice; practical session |
| 13.15 | Closure |
| 13.15 | Optional: Lunch and visit to nearby LUMC Anatomical Museum |
Target groups
The course is meant for (trainee) pathologists, radiologists, orthopaedic surgeons, clinical oncologists and paediatricians.
€ 795,- and for trainees € 595,-
*Please note that upon registration, you agree to our Terms and Conditions, including the stated cancellation policy. Administration fees may be charged upon cancellation.
