Degenerative Atypia in Benign Thyroid Nodules: A Potential Diagnostic Pitfall on Fine-needle Aspiration is organized by American Society of Cytopathology (ASC).
Course opens: 05/15/2024
Course expires: 05/14/2027
Description:
The eJournal is an online pathology journal club that reviews current articles from a peer-reviewed cytopathology Journal.
Participants will be able to review the journal article, commentary and webinar from the contributing author. This is a great self-assessment, teaching and continuing education tool.
Learning Objectives:
• To identify potential sources of diagnostic error in FNA cytopathology of histologically confirmed benign thyroid lesions
• To highlight the clinical consequences of overcalling degenerative atypia as malignant
• To refine criteria for thyroid lesions harboring degenerative atypia using The Bethesda System
• To prevent false positive thyroid FNA diagnoses
Continuing Medical Education (CME) Statement:
The American Society of Cytopathology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The American Society of Cytopathology designates this enduring educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
American Board of Pathology Continuing Certification (CC):
This product can help fulfill the CME requirements mandated by the American Board of Pathology Continuing Certification (CC) process. Earn up to 1.0 SAM Credit Hours.
Continuing Medical Laboratory Education (CMLE):
The ASC designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 Continuing Medical Laboratory Education (CMLE) credit hours for non-physicians. The CMLE credit hours meet the continuing education requirements for the ASCP Board of Registry Certification Maintenance Program. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Cytotechnologists with Licenses in Florida and California:
This program is approved for 1 continuing education credits in the State of Florida and 1 in the State of California. The credit on each link is good for three years from the presentation date.
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