Cytopathology Lesson 7:

Pancreaticobiliary Cytopathology


Objectives

  • Understand the various imaging modalities utilized for the evaluation of the pancreas and biliary tract and how lesions are sampled.

  • Be familiar with the interpretative categories in The Papanicolaou Society of Cytopathology System for Reporting Pancreaticobiliary Cytology.

  • Recognize the cytomorphologic findings for normal and abnormal pancreaticobiliary cytology.

  • Be familiar with the ancillary studies used to evaluate pancreaticobiliary lesions.

  • Learn how to interpret results of pancreatic cyst fluid analysis.


To Do List:

  • Take pre-lesson assessment

  • Watch lectures

  • Complete post-lesson assessment


Pre-Lesson Assessment


Overview of the pancreatic FNA


Pancreatic Cysts


Approach to Diagnosis and Management of Pancreatic Cysts by American College of Gastroenterology: Overview of Radiologic Findings and Ancillary Studies


EUS FNA


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