Objective:

Introduce an upcoming ASCP 2026 educational session on conditions that can resemble inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Approach:

• Presenters: Ilke Nalbantoglu of Yale University School of Medicine and Binny Khandakar of Northwell Health’s Central Region will lead the session.
• Format and focus: Using practical case examples, the presenters will review histologic features and patterns, common diagnostic pitfalls, and the importance of clinical-pathologic correlation.

Key Findings:

• The session will cover a spectrum of non-IBD conditions that closely resemble IBD.

Interpretation:

The presenters will use practical case examples to discuss conditions that can closely resemble inflammatory bowel disease and highlight histologic patterns, diagnostic pitfalls, and clinical-pathologic correlation.

Limitations:

• No specific mimicking conditions, case details, or session outcomes are provided.

Conclusion:

The ASCP annual meeting session will explore non-IBD conditions that can closely resemble inflammatory bowel disease through practical case examples.

Sources:

• Provided transcript