Fine-Needle Aspiration of Abdominal Masses in Young Women

Course Authors:
Kristen A. Atkins, MD
Department of Pathology, University of Virginia Health Services, Charlottesville, VA

Robert Farrar, MD
Department of Pathology, The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, Greenville, NC

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

• formulate a differential diagnosis of abdominal masses based on age and gender.
• constrict the differential diagnosis with radiologic and cytologic findings.
• explain the clinical impact of the diagnosis.
• recognize when definitive interpretation by cytology alone is not prudent.
• identify when ancillary studies are imperative.
• list examples of when the immunophenotype may change with therapy.

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.