Case-based Conference

Overview

Date

3-4 November 2026

Venue

Southampton Novotel

CPD

12 credits

The Case-based Conference brings together consultants and next generation rheumatologists to share and exchange clinical best practice covering both adult and paediatric rheumatology.

This two-day in person conference offers a programme packed full of discussion from expert speakers as well as providing the perfect environment to discuss complex experiences with peers.

2026 topics will include:

Large vessel vasculitides including GCA and PMR
Metabolic bone disorders
Anti-phospholipid syndrome
Sjogren's disease
Paediatric thieves market
Transitional care including setting up transition services

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Submission deadline: 10 July 2026, 23:59 BST

Submission guidelines

Youtube preview cases

From Rash to Respiratory Failure

Join us for this fascinating Case Showcase from Dr Aysha Gomaa, where an incidental rash unravels into a complex journey leading to acute respiratory failure.

Lung Cavities & Diagnostic Challenges

This challenging case highlights the diagnostic and therapeutic complexities that arise when ANCA vasculitis presents alongside concurrent infection. In this session, Murk Memon unpacks the dilemmas of overlapping pathologies, emphasising the importance of careful clinical reasoning and multidisciplinary management.

Florid Early-Onset Polyarticular Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition Disease

In this intriguing Case Showcase by Kian Wah, we explore an unusual presentation of early-onset polyarticular CPPD, reminding us that not everything in rheumatology is as 鈥渃rystal-clear鈥� as it first seems.

20-Year Diagnostic Journey

This powerful case highlights the long and difficult journey to a diagnosis of Progressive Pseudorheumatoid Dysplasia (PPRD). Lama Bakhsh shares the key clinical lessons and the importance of persistence, awareness, and multidisciplinary collaboration in managing rare conditions.

When Vasculitis Strikes Early

In this session, Roua Saad presents a fascinating clinical paediatric case of vasculitis, highlighting the complexities of recognising and managing this challenging condition in young patients.

Testimonials

"“I really enjoyed the structure of having a case, and then having an expert speaker talk more about a particular aspect of the case - very insightful”"

Attendee

Case-based Conference 2024,

"“The case based approach before discussing the topic was very captivating. The speakers were great and experienced, excellent contents and well organised”"

Attendee

Case-based Conference 2024,

"“We covered a variety of commonly encountered clinical scenarios relevant to daily practice and were given uncomplicated advice on management. So beneficial to have active participation with questions in a group discussion. As well as the alternations between case presentations and consequent teaching/ commentary which was informative and well linked.”"

Attendee

Case-based Conference 2024,

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