Early bird registration ends 19 March 2026.
In this masterclass, you will deepen your expertise in the diagnosis and management of atypical wounds. Through interactive sessions and expert-led presentations, you will explore the differential diagnosis of various types of atypical wounds, etiological treatments, and local management strategies. Participants will engage with interdisciplinary treatment approaches and gain insights into overcoming common challenges when diagnosing and treating atypical wounds.
This masterclass is designed for healthcare professionals who are involved in the diagnosis or treatment of atypical wounds and wish to enhance their knowledge and skills in this area.
The course aims to provide participants with a thorough understanding of the diagnostic process for atypical wounds and how to tailor treatment plans according to their underlying causes. Attendees will also learn best practices for local wound management and how to integrate multidisciplinary approaches to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
The workshop will feature case discussions from both participants and experts, providing an opportunity to learn from real-world scenarios and apply evidence-based methods in clinical practice.
Preliminary programme:
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
| 07:30-07.55 | Registration | |
| 08:00-08:10 | Welcome and introduction | Kirsi Isoherranen |
| 08:10-08:40 | Clues for atypical wounds diagnosis | Valentina Dini |
| 08:40-09:05 | Martorel and calciphylaxis: a spectrum | Jurg Hafner |
| 09:05-09:25 | Malignant Tumors mimicking Leg Ulcers | Jurg Hafner |
| 09:25-09:55 | Pyoderma gangrenosum | Damien Pastor |
| 09:55-10:25 | Coffee break and networking | |
| 10:25-10.55 | Hidradenitis suppurativa | Valentina Dini |
| 10:55-11:15 | Vasculitis | Damien Pastor |
| 11:15-11:35 | Vasculopathies | Damien Pastor |
| 11:35-11:55 | Artefactal ulcers – diagnosis and ways to help the patient | Kirsi Isoherranen |
| 12:00-13:00 | Lunch | |
| 13:00-13:20 | Iatrogenic (Medication) induced ulcers | Sylvie Meaume |
| 13:20-13:40 | Common anti-inflammatory strategies for any wound | Elena Conde |
| 13:40-14:00 | Clinical cases : Kahoot | Kirsi Isoherranen |
| 14:00-14:15 | Coffee break and networking | |
| 14:15-14:45 | When Wounds Don’t Follow the Rules: A Nurse’s Approach to Atypical Wounds | Corinne Scicluna |
| 14:45-15:30 | Presentation of clinical cases from participants | Damien Pastor & Valentina Dini |
| 15:30-15:45 | Wrap up – closing | Damien Pastor |
