Description
Pelvic Washings: A Logical and Anxiety-Reducing Approach
Dr. Christopher VandenBussche, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Pathology and Oncology
Associate Director, Cytopathology Laboratory
Program Director, Cytopathology Fellowship
The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Learning Objectives:
- Overview of the value of pelvic washing cytology specimens and histologic correlation
- Framework for developing a diagnosis, including immunohistochemical (IHC) expressions and outline of limitations
- Cytomorphological analysis and classification within reporting systems
- Review of neoplastic and non-neoplastic processes of the pelvic cavity area