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Read moreWS1 Diagnosis of soft tissue lesions of the Pancreas/GI tract obtained with EUS, utilizing FNA and small tissue biopsy, including the use of ancillary studies.
Chairpersons: Matthew Zarka, Longwen Chen, Kelsey McHugh The number of fine needle aspiration and small tissue biopsies of pancreas/gastrointestinal lesions have greatly increased over the last several years with the introduction of endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS). Many of the lesions sampled are soft tissue tumors that arise throughout the pancreas/GI tract. Diagnosis of these lesions is […]
Read moreThe IAC International Board of Cytopathology Examination
A voluntary examination for medical members (MIAC) of the Academy. This is an examination of your own personal experience. Practice in cytopathology of all body sites on a regular basis should serve as sufficient preparation for the exam. To be held on 3. October 2023. Applications to be received by 6. August 2023. Examination fee […]
Read moreThe IAC Comprehensive Cytotechnology Examination
A voluntary exam for cytotechnologists with at least three years of experience of most body sites. Accessing your ability to separate malignant from nonmalignant cells.To be held on 1. October 2023. Applications to be received by 6. August 2023.Examination fee is Euro 90. Register now
Read moreSL13 Pancreatobiliary Cytology
Chairperson: Tajana Štoos-Veić 8:30–8:48 Birgit Weynand, UZ Leuven: Case 1-2 8:48–9:06 Maria Buttice, Guy’s and St. Thomas Hospital: Case 3-4 9:06–9:24 Maria Dolores Lozano Escario, Universidad de Navarra: Case 5-6 9:24–9:42 Tajana Štoos-Veić, Clinical Department of Pathology and Cytology, Clinical Hospital Dubrava: Case 7-8 9:42–10:00 Q&A
Read moreSL12 Non-Invasive Follicular Tumor with Papillary Like Nuclear Features (NIFTP): Cytopathology Perspective, Current Status and Future Directions.
Chairpersons: Zubair Baloch 10:30–10:45 Zubair Baloch, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania: NIFTP – Impact on the Pathologic Diagnosis and Management of Thyroid Neoplasms 10:45–11:00 Michiya Nishino, Department of Pathology, Harvard Medical School: Can we Diagnose NIFTP in Thyroid Fine-needle Aspiration Specimens? 11:00–11:15 Guido Fadda, “Gaetano Martino” University Hospital, University of Messina: What Have We […]
Read moreSL11 YEFCS
The YEFCS Melting Point Session will host a panel discussion on Mentorship, inviting all those present to a conversation, regardless of their professional experience. Closely connected to this session a Slide Seminar is going to take place that should cover intriguing cases that represent the cooperation of an experienced cytologist mentor and a dedicated mentee. […]
Read moreSL10 Lung Cytology: The common types of lung cancer and their look-alikes, pitfalls and diagnostic traps
Chairpersons: Marianne Engels, Izidor Kern 17:30–17:50 Marianne Engels, Uniklinik Köln: Introduction 17:50–18:10 Izidor Kern, University Clinic Golnik: Cases 1-2 – Adenocarcinoma 18:10–18:30 Marianne Engels, Uniklinik Köln: Cases 3-4 – Squamous cell carcinoma 18:30–18:50 Izidor Kern, University Clinic Golnik: Cases 5-6 – Small cell carcinoma 18:50–19:00 Discussion
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