Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology of Solid and Cystic Pancreatic Lesions: A Review

 

Momin T. Siddiqui, MD
Director of Cytopathology
Weill-Cornell Medicine
New York, New York

 

The webinar will encompass slide review and extensive pictorial reviews of solid and cystic pancreatic lesions. Morphologic features needed for diagnosing these lesions will be discussed. Review of cell blocks as well as ancillary testing currently used for some of these diagnostic entities will also be addressed.

Target Audience

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

Learning Objectives

  • Evaluate and assess aspirate samples from pancreatic solid lesions
  • Evaluate and assess aspirate samples from pancreatic cystic lesions
  • Cytology with understanding of current practices prevalent in signing out pancreatic aspirates
  • Triage pancreatic mucinous cysts appropriately for additional testing if needed
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: 
02/25/2020
Course expires: 
02/28/2023
Cost:
$105.00
Presenter
Momin T. Siddiqui, MD
Director of Cytopathology
Weill-Cornell Medicine
New York, New York
 
Disclosure
The presenter has no conflicts of interest or financial relationships to disclose.
 
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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 (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

Price

Cost:
$105.00
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