Educational Objectives:
1) Recognize and apply morphologic criteria to diagnose thyroid disease and identify diagnostic issues and limitations
2) Understand The Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology
3) Appreciate the clinical implications of cytologic interpretations and be familiar with management guidelines of each diagnostic category


Thyroid Fine Needle Aspiration is one of the most commonly performed procedures in nongynecologic cytopathology. The Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology, “TBSRTC” (or simply “Thyroid-TBS”) was introduced to develop a robust and reproducible reporting system, obviate inconsistencies in terminology for thyroid FNAs and provide management guidelines for the treating physicians. The tutorial will elaborate on the terminology issues and morphologic criteria from the Thyroid atlas project that form the framework for the TBSRTC. By illustrating each diagnostic category of TBS with selected examples of cases with direct-smear glass slides, the presentation will facilitate the understanding and application of the six diagnostic categories. Emphasis will be placed on accurate identification of morphologic clues, awareness of potential pitfalls and phrasing/wording the final report as recommended by TBS. The presentation format will be interactive and ample time will be available for Q&A.

Educational Objectives:
1) Diagnose key salivary gland tumors in FNA specimens
2) Formulate a differential diagnosis based upon cytomorphologic features
3) Recognize diagnostic pitfalls in salivary gland cytology


Using a series of classic salivary gland FNA cases as well as examples of key variants, this tutorial will focus on the microscopic evaluation and diagnosis of important salivary gland tumors and their pitfalls.

Educational Objectives:
1) To understand the spectrum of Soft tissue lesions/pathology encountered in practice
2) Discuss the approach to be taken at the time of adequacy evaluation and triage for specialized testing
3) Familiarize the audience with the general diagnostic approach towards soft tissue lesions
4) Understand the limitations and pitfalls in soft tissue cytology and strategies to avoid them


This video microscopy tutorial will present an approach to the evaluation, triage and diagnosis of soft tissue fine needle aspiration and touch preparations of core needle biopsies with cytology histology correlation. An algorithmic approach to the interpretation of primary soft tissue neoplasm, both benign and malignant, will also be discussed in a case presentation format. Triage at the time of adequacy evaluation and special studies including appropriate molecular testing will also be discussed.

Educational Objectives:
1. Review cytologic features and discuss potential pitfalls in urine cytology
2. Understand diagnostic limitations of urine cytology
3. Recognize clinical implications of various diagnostic categories in urine cytology


Urine cytology is one of the most challenging areas we are dealing with in cytopathology. This interactive workshop will present a simplified, clinically relevant approach to urine specimens. The emphasis will be placed on understanding urine cytology and potential clinical implications of our diagnoses.