The WHO System for Reporting Lung Cytopathology has been developed and a book published by an expert editorial board of cytopathologists brought together by the WHO publisher IARC in a joint program with the International Academy of Cytology over the last eighteen months. The Reporting System is based on 5 well defined categories each of which has a risk of malignancy. The aim is to standardize the approach to reporting lung cytopathology including sputa, bronchial washes, bronchial brushes and fine needle aspiration biopsies. The Reporting System is centered on defined lesions and tumors that directly correlate with the WHO Classification of Tumors Thoracic blue book and presents established key cytopathological diagnostic features for each lesion and a differential diagnosis based on the cytopathology and the use of ancillary testing to assist the diagnosis. The ultimate aim is to assist communication with clinicians and improve patient care. This symposium presents didactic lectures introducing the reporting system and providing information on the rationale, structure, reporting categories, and application of the system in routine reporting.
- Provider:American Society of Cytopathology
- Activity Link: https://education.cytopathology.org/
- Start Date: 2023-01-18 06:00:00
- End Date: 2023-01-18 06:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 2.0 hours
- MOC Credit Details: ABPATH - 2.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
- Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Competence, Learner Knowledge
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Cytopathology