This activity is designed to help pathologists and laboratory professional gain an understanding of the cytologic and histopathological characteristics of HPV-negative cervical cancers and precancers, including with an emphasis on squamous cell carcinomas, adenocarcinomas and their precursors.
Course topics include:
- Cytologic and histologic features of HPV-negative squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma
- Clinical characteristics of HPV-negative versus HPV-associated cervical cancers and pre-cancers
- Presenting features of HPV-negative versus HPV-associated cervical lesions
Target Audience
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of pathologists and laboratory professionals.
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:
- Recognize cytologic and histologic features of HPV-negative squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma on gynecologic pap tests and histologic sections
Distinguish clinical characteristics of HPV-negative versus HPV-associated cervical cancers and pre-cancers
Differentiate presenting features of HPV-negative HPV-associated cervical lesion
Identify key ancillary studies in the workup of HPV-negative lesions
Faculty
Tamar C. Brandler, MD, MS
Associate Professor, Pathology
Director, Division of Cytopathology
Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
New Brunswick NJ
Faculty Disclosures
Tamar C. Brandler, MD, MS has no financial relationships to disclose.
Accreditation Statement
The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians.
Credit Designation Statement
The ASCP designates this activity for a maximum of .25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)â„¢. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ASCP designates this activity for a maximum of .25 CMLE credit. This activity meets CMP and state re-licensure requirements for laboratory personnel.
For questions regarding CME credit, please contact ASCP Customer Service at 1-800-267-2727, option 2, in the US & Canada or internationally at access code + 3-1-312-541-4890. Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm CT.
Method of Participation
To complete the activity and receive credit, the participant must participate in the online activity. CME certificates will be provided on-line.
Commercial Support
This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from Hologic.