Breast Cytology: Common Entities and Diagnostic Challenges

imageUma Krishnamurti, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor
Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia
 

This case based webinar will discuss the cytological features of common benign and malignant conditions of breast along with their histologic correlates in the different specimen types evaluated. There will be comparison of breast cytology with breast core needle biopsy and discussion of diagnostic limitations of breast cytology. There will also be discussion of testing of predictive markers on breast cytological specimens.

Target Audience

This educational activity is designed for pathologists, cytopathologists, cytotechnologists, students and other members of the cytopathology community.

Learning Objectives

  • Use cytological criteria to identify benign and malignant conditions of the breast.
  • Identify histologic correlates of breast cytological specimens.
  • Compare breast cytological specimens with breast core needle biopsy.
  • Know the diagnostic limitations of breast cytology.
  • Understand feasibility of testing predictive markers in breast cytological specimens.      
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 California Credits
  • 2.00 CMLE
  • 2.00 Florida Credits
  • 2.00 MOC II
  • 2.00 Participant
Course opens: 
05/23/2017
Course expires: 
05/23/2020
Cost:
$105.00

Uma Krishnamurti, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor
Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia

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Presenter
Uma Krishnamurti, MD, PhD

Disclosure
The presenter has no conflicts of interest or financial relationships to disclose.

 

ACCREDITATION AND DESIGNATION STATEMENTS

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 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Board of Pathology Maintenance of Certification (MOC)
This product can help fulfill the CME requirements and Self-Assessment Modules (SAMs) mandated by the American Board of Pathology Maintenance of Certification (MOC) process.  Earn up to 2.0 SAM Credit Hours.

Continuing Medical Laboratory Education (CMLE)
The ASC designates this activity for a maximum of 2.0 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 2 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 live presentation date.

Available Credit

  • 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 California Credits
  • 2.00 CMLE
  • 2.00 Florida Credits
  • 2.00 MOC II
  • 2.00 Participant

Price

Cost:
$105.00
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