The Role of Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy In Diagnosis of Pulmonary Fungal Infections

Course Authors:
Yonca Kanber, MD
Assistant Professor, McGill University Health Center, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Andrea Abati, MD
Chief, Cytopathology Section, National Institutes of Health/National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD

Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:

• discuss the use of fine-needle aspiration biopsy in diagnosing infectious lung lesions.
• formulate a differential diagnosis of fungal infections.
• distinguish between different fungal organisms using cytologic features and routine special stains.

The ASCP designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ASCP designates this activity for a maximum of 1 CMLE credit. This activity meets CMP and state licensure requirements for laboratory personnel.