Cytopathology of Adrenal Lesions in the Adult Patient

Course Author:
Evelyn Valencerina Gopez, MD
Associate Professor, Department of Pathology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT

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

• describe the most common lesions involving the adrenal glands of adults.
• recognize the cytologic features of adrenal cortical adenomas and carcinomas, myelolipomas, and pheochromocytomas.
• describe the differential diagnosis of adrenal cortical lesions and the immunocytochemical stains helpful in differential diagnosis.

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.