This activity is designed to help pathologists and laboratory professionals 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:
- Reasons for negative HPV test results in the context of cervical cancer diagnosis
- Limitations of current HPV testing methods and potential strategies to ensure accurate identification of HPV-negative cervical cancers and precancer
- Clinical implications of HPV-negative cervical cancers and precancers in patient surveillance and management
Target Audience
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of pathologists and laboratory professionals.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:
- Describe the epidemiology and clinical significance of HPV-negative cervical cancers and precancers
- Discuss the histopathological features of HPV-negative cervical cancers and precancerous lesions
- Examine the reasons for negative HPV test results in the context of cervical cancer diagnosis
Explain the limitations of current HPV testing methods and potential strategies to ensure accurate identification of HPV-negative cervical cancers and precancers
- Describe the clinical implications of HPV-negative cervical cancers and precancers in patient surveillance and management
Faculty
Chengquan Zhao, MD
Professor and Director of Cytopathology, Department of Pathology
Magee-Womens Hospital of University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pittsburgh, PA
Faculty Disclosures
Chengquan Zhao, MD 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.