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Pathology 2018
Research & Reviews: Journal of Medical and Health Sciences
ISSN: 2319-9865
Page 81
October 08-09, 2018
Edinburgh, Scotland
17
th
International Conference on
Pathology & Cancer
Epidemiology
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alivary gland lesions are relatively uncommon and fine needle
aspiration (FNA) is routinely performed to evaluate these
lesions. Although it is possible to reach a definitive diagnosis
in some cases, there are a considerable number of remaining
problematic cases. The issues precluding a definitive diagnosis
on aspirated material of salivary gland lesions are as follows:
scant cellularity, poorly preserved cells, cellular heterogeneity,
squamous metaplasia, variable ratio of the cells and the matrix,
uncommon presentation of common entities and finally, rare
neoplasms. Therefore, rendering a definitive diagnosis on
aspirated material can be a diagnostic challenge. Moreover, the
clinicians and surgeons rely heavily on diagnosis of salivary
gland FNAs for their patient care and management. The Milan
salivary gland reporting system is introduced to provide a
classification scheme for salivary gland FNA to improve the
rendering of diagnoses of these cases. This workshop will review
the Milan system and its application on routine daily practices for
pathologists.
zmaleki1@jhmi.eduMilan salivary gland reporting system: highlights and
classification schemes
Zahra Maleki
The Johns Hopkins Hospital, USA
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