FMMC organizes CME on ‘Salivary Gland Tumors-An Update’

Mangaluru: The Department of Pathology of Father Muller Medical College in collaboration with SK unit of KCIAPM organized a Continuous Medical Education (CME), with the emphasis on ‘Salivary Gland Tumors-An Update’, at the Decennial Memorial Hall, here on October 13.

A total of 150 participants including residents and consultants of the Department of Pathology, Oncology, General Surgery, ENT, Oral Pathology and Dental Surgery from Karnataka and neighbouring states were the beneficiaries of this programme.

Eminent speakers in the field of Onco pathology had attended, to deliver their feast of knowledge to all the delegates.

The inaugural programme commenced with an invocation followed by lamp lighting by the esteemed dignitaries.

Co-Chairperson and Professor of Dept. of Pathology, FMMC Dr. Hilda Fernandes, introduced the chief guest and welcomed the gathering.

Administrator, FMM Rev FrAjit B. Menezes, presided over the programme and appreciated the initiative taken by the department in organizing the CME.

Chief guest, Professor of Dept. of Pathology, Tata Memorial Centre Dr. S V Kane, congratulated the committee for holding the CME with a theme which is seldom discussed in the present scenario.

She also expressed the need for conducting regular CME’s with topics that are rarely discussed but commonly have an issue, which would be of incredible help to the learners.

Vice Dean Dr. Padmaja Udaykumar, Chairperson of CME and President of KCIAPM and Head of Pathology Dept Dr Jayaprakash CS, were present on the occasion.

Dr. Loretta and Dr. Malvina from the Dept of Pathology compered the programme.

Organizing Secretary, Associate Professor, Dept of Pathology Dr Nisha J Marla, rendered the vote of thanks.

The program concluded by singing the institutional anthem.

What is CME?
Salivary gland tumors, though rare, can pose diagnostic challenges due to their diverse histopathology and varied clinical presentations. With the new WHO classification and Milan system of reporting, the CME helps to discover the latest trends and dilemma in reporting and diagnosis of various salivary gland lesions.