Friday
Enjoy two hour, in-depth discussions on specific topics. These non-microscopic workshops emphasize interaction in small groups.
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| Friday, November 4, 2011 |
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
 | Cytology Workshop #1
Credit Hours:1.5 CME/CMLE/SAM
Shellacking the Controversy & Fear: Practical Diagnostic Approach to Salivary Gland FNA
Mousa A. Al-Abbadi, MD, FIAC
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Educational Objectives:
1. Exploring the best way to handle aspirates from salivary gland masses without fear of making mistakes
2. Clarify the controversy about the accuracy of FNA of salivary glands
3. Learn how to establish categorical differential diagnosis and clues to help narrow down the list
4. Address the needs of our colleagues, the treating clinicians
The course will be presented using PPT format. The introduction will touch on the "controversy and fear" of interpreting salivary gland cytology and why. Followed by addressing the general guidelines and practical tips to maximize accuracy of salivary gland FNA. Followed by explaining the major questions that should be utilized in a simple algorithm to finally reach a specific diagnosis. Infectious and non-neoplastic entities will be discussed followed by the common primary neoplasms (both benign and malignant). Discussion about the basaloid tumors and its differential diagnosis will be presented. A brief description of rare primary tumors and metastatic diseases will ensue. The last portion will be dedicated to a summary with practical tips to best approach these lesions. The final 10 minutes will be left to dialogue and questions by the audience.
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3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
 | Cytology Workshop #2
Credit Hours:1.5 CME/CMLE/SAM
Practical Cytology Informatics
Anil V. Parwani, MD, PhD
Liron Pantanowitz, MD
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Educational Objectives:
1. To provide an overview of pathology informatics and laboratory information
systems
2. To demonstrate how informatics can be leveraged to perform cytopathology quality assurance
3. To review digital imaging and its applications in the field of cytopathology
Informatics, the application of computers and information systems to information management, has become essential for the successful operation of the cytopathology laboratory. Automation, emerging information technologies and digital imaging are rapidly being adopted by cytology laboratories (e.g. automated Pap test screening, telecytology). There are no current standard informatics textbooks or teleconferences specifically oriented towards the practice of cytology. UPMC are leaders in pathology informatics, and would like to share their experience and expertise in this field. This workshop will cover all aspects of informatics pertinent to the practice of cytology. It will address the needs of both the novice and computer specialist. Participants will gain an understanding of laboratory information systems, addressing the workflow process specific to the cytology laboratory. The utilization of software, electronic databases and spreadsheets to perform necessary quality control measures (e.g. screening and performance indicators) will be highlighted. Computer assisted screening and practical applications of digital imaging will be described, including telecytology and virtual microscopy. Finally, we will reflect on future trends and the impact of novel technologies in the field. |
