Challenging Dilemmas in GYN Cytology
Amy C. Clayton, MD |
Despite numerous advances that have improved the detection of cervical carcinoma and other lesions of the female genital tract, morphologic detection on GYN PAP specimens remains a foundational aspect of cervical carcinoma screening. The interpretation can be challenging, particularly when faced with lesions that have overlapping features. The discussion will focus on challenging dilemmas in the interpretation of GYN PAP specimens.
Target Audience
This educational activity is designed for pathologists, cytopathologists, cytotechnologists, students and other members of the cytopathology community.
Learning Objectives
- Participant's will be able to describe morphologic features of some challenging lesions that present within GYN PAP specimens
- Participant's will be able to understand which lesions have overlapping morphologic features
- Participant's will understand when equivocal categories for interpretation should be used
Amy C. Clayton, MD
Pathologist and Division Chair, Anatomic Pathology
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota
The presenter has no conflicts of interest or financial relationships to disclose.
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 (CC)
This product can help fulfill the CME requirements and Self-Assessment Modules (SAMs) mandated by the American Board of Pathology Continuing Certification (CC) 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