Cytopathology Update: A Practical Approach to Diagnostic Issues, Limitations, and Pitfalls

Recent years have produced exponential growth in new techniques to supplement the morphologic evaluation of cytologic specimens. The terminology and nomenclature in clinical cytopathology is continuously evolving. Additionally, new ancillary tests and molecular markers supplementing morphologic diagnoses as well as therapeutic approaches are periodically introduced. Discussion will focus on the major areas of diagnostic cytopathology, such as using The Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology. The latest revisions regarding the reporting of gynecologic and nongynecologic cytology as well as new guidelines for HPV and PAP tests will also be adequately covered. NEW for this year is the addition of an expert faculty to present dedicated lectures highlighting the role of ancillary studies and molecular tests in diagnostic work-up and management of oncologic patients.

This course will serve as both an overview of selective problem areas and as a refresher. Special course features will include an interactive session discussing challenging unknown cytology cases as well as review of glass slide study sets with individual microscopes, and comprehensive reference materials, including an electronic image atlas.