Mastering Cytologic Classification: A Comprehensive Course for Pathologists

Stay up-to-date with the latest revisions and updates in cytologic classification for non-neoplastic and neoplastic processes in various organs, including the pancreatobiliary tract, liver, thyroid, head and neck, urine, kidneys, adrenal gland, lung, and soft tissue.

Standardized reporting schemes provide a framework for consistent categorization of cytopathology reports, enabling cytopathologists to convey clear, consistent diagnostic information that is uniformly understood by pathologists and clinicians worldwide. However, new developments in diagnosis, grading, and staging are often underappreciated, leading to errors in diagnosis and impaired management.

Course Objectives

• Learn new concepts and terminological guidelines in the cytologic classification of neoplasms from multiple sites
• Understand when and how to integrate clinical findings and ancillary tests in precise cytologic diagnosis
• Recognize the limitations and pitfalls in using/interpreting ancillary studies for cytologic diagnosis of neoplasms in multiple sites
• Apply an algorithmic approach to the differential diagnosis for neoplasms at multiple sites

Target Audience

This course is designed for cytopathologists, general surgical pathologists who sign out cytopathology specimens, cytopathologists with a special interest in pathology from these sites, and pathologists-in-training (residents and fellows).

Course Content

This comprehensive course covers a range of topics, including:

• Urine, Kidney, and Adrenal – Adebowale J. Adeniran, MD
• Serous Fluid – Adebowale J. Adeniran, MD
• Lung and Mediastinum – Liron Pantanowitz, MD, MHA
• Soft Tissue – Liron Pantanowitz, MD, MHA
• Pancreas – Michelle D. Reid, MD, MSc
• Bile Duct and Liver – Michelle D. Reid, MD, MSc
• Thyroid – William C. Faquin, MD, PhD
• Head and Neck and Salivary Gland – William C. Faquin, MD, PhD

Original release date: February 13, 2023. Access to this course expires on January 11, 2026.

Enroll in this course to gain a deeper understanding of the cytologic classification of neoplasms and improve your diagnostic skills, even in smaller hospital or private practice settings.