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.
This module aims to enhance understanding of the proper handling of bone specimens. Correct handling is crucial due to the variability in specimen characteristics, such as size, degree of calcification, and the presence of soft tissue. This module provides comprehensive guidance on the techniques and best practices for managing these specimens, ensuring accurate diagnosis and optimal patient care.
At the end of the course, each participant should be able to:
1. List the clinical features of common benign and malignant tumours of bones
2. State the diagnostic features of childhood bone tumours
3. List the main differentials and the distinguishing features of childhood bone tumours
4. List the prognostic factors and management of common bone tumours
BSc, MBChB, MSc, FWACP, FGCPS
Senior Lecturer, Department of Pathology, University of Ghana Medical School
Consultant Pathologist, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra – Ghana
Dr. Solomon E. Quayson is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Ghana Medical School and an Honorary Consultant Pathologist at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana. He holds an MSc in Histopathology from the Imperial College, Hammersmith Hospital of the University of London.
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Radiologist
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
Dr. Hafisatu Gbadamosi is a Radiologist at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, in Accra Ghana, and a part-time lecturer at the University of Ghana Medical School, Accra. She has special interests in pediatric oncological imaging, neuroradiology, and head and neck radiology.
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