Salivary Gland Cytopathology

Course overview

Fine-needle aspiration (FNA) represents an important step in the diagnosis of salivary gland masses at institutions worldwide. Salivary gland FNA is reliable at distinguishing neoplastic from non-neoplastic conditions, which may determine the need for surgical management. Still, there has historically been poor interobserver agreement (IOA) in the further classification of cases, particularly indeterminate ones. There is an increased need for familiarity with the various Milan subcategories to improve diagnostic accuracy and reproducibility. This webinar will discuss the algorithmic approach that divides neoplasms into various specific morphologic categories by tumor cytology, matrix type, and background characteristics to arrive at a) specific Milan category, b) produce a specific differential diagnosis, and c) guide ancillary testing if necessary. Daniel Lubin, MD Assistant Professor of Pathology Emory University Atlanta, Georgia