Description
Evaluation and interpretation of cytology can be performed by clinical pathologists, anatomic pathologists or practitioners. Anatomic pathologists are uniquely blessed with receiving the “bigger picture” in the form of the histology section that confirms the diagnosis, ensures timely treatment and accurate prognosis. Or does it? Sometimes there appears to be little, or no correlation and we have more frustrating questions than answers. How can we make sense of both reports? What do they contribute the diagnosis and outcome for the patient? With the aid of a variety of cases, this webinar will address the highs (and lows) of correlating cytology with histology and discuss how we can use it as a crucial quality control tool for both the clinician and the pathologist.
Learning Objectives
- To understand how cytology and histology fit into the diagnostic process
- To become familiar the pathologist’s report
- Quality control. Don’t be afraid when it doesn’t correlate!
- Case studies – What does it mean when I see these cells?
