Case Reports Cytopathology 2022 Exercise 4: Cervical Chordoma Diagnosed by Intraoral Transpharyngeal Fine-Needle Aspiration

Authors

Elena Carolina Frye Naharro, MD

Khalid Amin, MD

Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology

University of Minnesota

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Primary Audience: Pathologists and Clinical Scientists
Secondary Audience: Residents, Laboratory Technologist/Scientist (Includes all sub-specialty areas), Students, Pathologist Assistants, Laboratory Directors and Educators

Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:

·       explain the importance of fine-needle aspiration in the diagnosis of masses in anatomically challenging sites;

·       describe the clinical and cytologic features of chordoma;

·       differentiate this entity from benign and other malignant neoplasms that show similar morphologic profiles;

·       select appropriate immunohistochemical stains for distinguishing this entity from other neoplasms in its differential diagnosis; and

·       identify the challenges associated with the treatment of chordoma and advancements in therapy.