Chordoma: Analysis of 47 Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy, Cytologic Imprint, and Small Biopsy Specimens

Course overview

The eJournal is an online pathology journal club that reviews current articles from a peer-reviewed cytopathology Journal. Participants will be able to review the journal article, commentary and webinar from the contributing author. This is a great self-assessment, teaching and continuing education tool. TARGET AUDIENCE This educational activity is designed for pathologists, cytopathologists, cytotechnologists, students and other members of the cytopathology community. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Describe cytomorphologic features of Chordoma Evaluate utility of various cytological FNA preparations for diagnosing Chordoma Assess accuracy of FNA in diagnosing Chordoma compared to surgical specimens Determine FNA's ability to differentiate between different types of Chordoma Discuss challenges associated with sampling in Chordoma diagnosis using FNA-guided biopsy