Paraspinal Mass in a 66-Year-Old Female
Case Studies provide an interactive distance-learning experience to interesting cases in the field of cytopathology. Each Case includes objectives, images, a clinical history, along with a multiple-choice diagnosis followed by discussion, review images and references.
Target Audience
This educational activity is designed for pathologists, fellows/residents, cytotechnologists, and other members of the cytopathology community.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the cytopathologic features of malakoplakia
- Compare cytopathologic features of malakoplakia on smears to that seen on cell blocks
- Differentiate malakoplakia from other infectious etiologies using special stains
Planners Disclosures
Current ACCME guidelines state that participants in CME activities should be made aware of any affiliation or financial interest that may affect the speaker’s presentation(s). Therefore, it is the policy of the ASC to insure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its educational programs. All planning individuals participating in any ASC Educational Activity are expected to disclose to the program audience any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest that may have a direct bearing on the subject matter of the continuing education program. Click here for a complete list.
Presenting Authors:
Michael Mikula, MD
Ashleigh Graham, MD
Erika Rodriguez, MD, PhD
Disclosure
The presenters have no conflicts of interest or financial relationships to disclose.
Credits and Accreditation
Continuing Medical Education (CME)
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 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
American Board of Pathology Continuing 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 1.0 SAM Credit Hours.
Continuing Medical Laboratory Education (CMLE)
The ASC designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 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 1 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
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 1.00 California Credits
- 1.00 CMLE
- 1.00 Florida Credits
- 1.00 MOC II
- 1.00 Participant