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Oncology

Cutaneous Canine Mast Cell Tumors: Is Cytology Up to Grade?

Wednesday, June 28, 2023
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM ET
CE: 1
Capturing for On Demand ERC Approved Lecture for ACVIM Residency
Presentation Description / Summary: 

Our presentation will compare and contrast cytologic and histologic parameters used in evaluating canine cutaneous mast cell tumors. We will discuss the pros and cons of proposed grading systems, the importance of standardizing criteria, using patient survival as the critical end-point in studies, and limitations of both modalities including sample quality and staining. Cytology grading can provide valuable clinical information that can impact staging, anesthetic planning and ultimately patient care.




Learner Outcomes:

  1. List the 7 morphologic criteria used in cytology grading systems

  2. Define each of the 7 morphologic cytology criteria

  3. List the criteria used in the 1984 3-tier and 2011 2-tier histologic grading systems

  4. Explain the specimen requirements for cytology grading

  5. Identify the limitations of cytology grading

  6. Describe the value of combining grading systems

  7. Explain the importance of grading system standardization

Learning Objectives:

  • List and define the 7 morphologic criteria used in cytology grading systems
  • List the criteria used in the 1984 3-tier and 2011 2-tier histologic grading systems
  • Explain the specimen requirements for cytology grading and identify the limitations of cytology grading