Cytology of Body Fluids: A Kaleidoscope of Challenging Cases

Manon Auger, MD, FRCP (C)
Professor Department of Pathology
McGill University
Montreal, Quebec, Canada

 

Yonca Kanber, MD
Assistant Professor
McGill University
Montreal, Quebec, Canada

 

This Cyto-econference will review challenging cases encountered mainly in effusion cytology with an emphasis on the morphologic features. Discussion will include differential diagnosis, potential diagnostic pitfalls, and use of ancillary testing in the diagnostic work-up.

Target Audience

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

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the approach to effusion cytology when encountering challenging cases
  • Select appropriately ancillary testing in body fluids in problematic cases
  • Diagnose challenging cases with integration of morphology and ancillary tests
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: 
01/24/2017
Course expires: 
01/24/2020
Cost:
$105.00

Manon Auger, MD, FRCP (C)
Professor, Department of Pathology
McGill University
Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Yonca Kanber, MD
Assistant Professor
McGill University
Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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Presenter

Manon Auger, MD, FRCP (C)
Yonca Kanber, MD

Disclosure
The presenters have 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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