Case Reports Cytopathology 2022 Exercise 6: Pleomorphic Adenoma on Fine-Needle Aspiration Cytology: Cytomorphology, Molecular Profile, and Differential Diagnosis

Authors

Reid Wilkins, MD

Tamar C. Brandler, MD, MS

Department of Pathology

NYU Langone Health

New York, New York

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:

·       identify the cytologic features of pleomorphic adenoma;

·       distinguish characteristics of pleomorphic adenoma from other salivary gland neoplasms;

·       identify features of carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma on histology and cytology studies; and

·       identify the key ancillary studies, including immunohistochemical and molecular analysis, that support the diagnosis of pleomorphic adenoma.