Challenges in Diagnostic Cytomorphology
Challenges in Diagnostic Cytomorphology (formerly known as Special Course) – Moderated by Dina Mody, MD, this session will enhance your diagnostic expertise.
| Friday, November 4, 2011 |
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
 | Challenges in Diagnostic Cytomorphology
Credit Hours: 3.75 CME/CMLE/SAM
Thyroid - Jeffrey F. Krane, MD, PhD
Lung – Kristen A. Atkins, MD
Serous Effusions – Richard M. DeMay, MD
Pancreas – Syed Z. Ali, MD
GYN – Dina R. Mody, MD
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Educational Objectives:
1. Update on the cytologic diagnosis especially with newer diagnostic modalities and reporting paradigms
2. Recognize morphologic mimics and thus avoid pitfalls
3. Appropriate use of ancillary testing with current emphasis on personalized medicine
This half day session by expert faculty will provide an update on the challenges encountered in select areas of fine needle aspiration and exfoliative cytology and strategies to overcome pitfalls. Recent advances and management strategies where appropriate will also be discussed.
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