Plasmacytoid Cells in a Pleural Fluid Specimen

Course overview

TARGET AUDIENCE This educational activity is designed for pathologists, fellows/residents, cytotechnologists, and other members of the cytopathology community. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Learn about cytomorphological features of malignant myeloma in serous fluids Learn to Integrate cytological findings with ancillary studies such as flow cytometry, immunoglobulin studies, and radiological findings, and FISH Learn about differential diagnosis of myelomatous effusion Learn to use appropriate immunohistochemical stains Presenting Authors: Erin Smith, CT(ASCP) Poonam Vohra, MD