Description
This activity will address three main topics related to endometrial biopsies: A) benign/reactive changes (ducks); B) premalignant lesions and common malignancies (horses); and C) rare epithelial and mesenchymal lesions (zebras), which are challenging to diagnose in small samples. For practical proposes, this activity uses a case-based presentation and illustrations of diagnostic reporting of histologic findings, which will enhance pathologists’ communication with the clinical team.
This activity was originally presented at CAP24 as Practical Approach to Endometrial Biopsies: Ducks, Horses, and Zebras.
Objectives
After completing this activity, you should be able to:
- Identify the spectrum of common benign histologic findings in endometrial biopsies and differentiate them from premalignant and malignant lesions.
- Recognize preneoplastic and neoplastic lesions in endometrial biopsies and apply appropriate ancillary testing in the diagnostic workup.
- Describe the limitations of endometrial biopsies in the diagnosis of certain types of uterine neoplasia.
- Formulate a comprehensive surgical pathology report to enhance effective and accurate communication with clinicians.
Authors/Faculty
Krisztina Hanley, MD, FCAP
Gulisa Turashvili, MD, PhD, FCAP
CME Information
Accreditation: The College of American Pathologists (CAP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CME Category 1: The College of American Pathologists designates this internet enduring material educational activity for a maximum of 1.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Payment Information
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College of American Pathologists
Education Division
325 Waukegan Road
Northfield, IL 60093-2750
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Availability
This activity and evaluation are available March 17, 2025, and expire March 16, 2028, at 11:59 PM (CT). Upon completion of the activity your credit will be awarded. Your certificate may be downloaded from your Transcript.
CC: GYNDOMETR03W.2025
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