
Pulmonary Cytology: Is it Benign or Malignant? Diagnostically Challenging Cases and Mimickers
Maria Luisa C. Policarpio-Nicolas, MD |
This is a case-based didactic webinar that presents a spectrum of pulmonary/mediastinal specimens. Participants will be presented a variety of cases with diagnoses ranging from benign, reactive process to malignant. The differential diagnosis on the common and uncommon entities, ancillary tests and important pointers to avoid pitfalls will be discussed. An algorithm that will serve as a guide in navigating respiratory specimens including diagnostic pitfalls will also be presented.
Target Audience
This educational activity is designed for pathologists, cytopathologists, cytotechnologists, students and other members of the cytopathology community.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize benign/reactive entities that could potentially mimic malignant lung tumors
- Recognize malignant tumors with unusual morphology presenting in the lung/mediastinum
- Understand the usefulness of ancillary studies in the differential diagnosis of benign/reactive entities and malignant neoplasms
Maria Luisa C. Policarpio-Nicolas, MD
Cleveland, Ohio
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 (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