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* Context.--In recent years, several reporting systems have been developed by national and international cytopathology organizations to standardize the evaluation of specific cytopathology specimen types. Objective.--To assess the current implementation rates, implementation methods, and barriers to implementation of commonly used nongynecologic reporting systems in cytopathology laboratories. Design.--Data were analyzed from a survey developed by the College of American Pathologists Cytopathology Committee and distributed to participants in the College of American Pathologists Nongynecologic Cytopathology Education Program mailing. Results.--Nongynecologic reporting systems with the highest rate of adoption were the Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology, 2nd edition (74.1%; 552 of 745); the Paris System for Reporting Urinary Cytology (53.9%; 397 of 736); and the Milan System for Reporting Salivary Gland Cytopathology (29.1%; 200 of 688). The most common reason given for not adopting a reporting system was satisfaction with a laboratory's current system. Implementation varied among laboratories with regard to which stakeholders were involved in deciding to implement a system and the amount of education provided during the implementation process. Conclusions.--The implementation of nongynecologic reporting systems in cytopathology laboratories was highly variable., A shared language and framework of understanding are central components to the effective and safe practice of medicine. Although cytopathology shares some of the same language as histopathology, cytopathology specimens [...]

This report highlights information and outcomes from the November 2022 ASC/IAC joint Cytology Education Symposium, an annual conference organized by the Cytology Programs Review Committee. The manuscript provides information on shared educational opportunities and practices for cytology students and other learners in anatomic pathology, discusses recruitment strategies for schools of cytology, conveys teaching resources, introduces perspectives on virtual microscopy and online learning, and transmits information about wellness of students in schools of cytology. This report highlights information and outcomes from the November 2022 ASC/IAC joint Cytology Education Symposium. Emphasis is placed on: • Common education for CT students, pathology residents and cytopathology fellows • Recruitment strategies • Teaching resources • Virtual microscopy, simulation and online learning • Wellness [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This report highlights information and outcomes from the November 2022 ASC/IAC joint Cytology Education Symposium, an annual conference organized by the Cytology Programs Review Committee. The manuscript provides information on shared educational opportunities and practices for cytology students and other learners in anatomic pathology, discusses recruitment strategies for schools of cytology, conveys teaching resources, introduces perspectives on virtual microscopy and online learning, and transmits information about wellness of students in schools of cytology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objectives: Oil Red O (ORO) positivity in bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid macrophages in the setting of e-cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated acute lung injury (EVALI) has been frequently requested by clinicians based on rare reports and subsequent US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines. The aim of this study was to determine the specificity of ORO staining in BAL specimens with disease states other than EVALI.Methods: Consecutive BAL specimens (October-December 2019) were stained with ORO. The lipid-laden macrophage index (LLMI) was calculated for each case.Results: We studied BAL samples from 50 patients. Indications for BAL were surveillance bronchoscopy for lung transplantation (27/50), suspected infection (12/50), sarcoidosis/suspected sarcoidosis (3/50), nodules or ground-glass opacities (3/50), hemoptysis (2/50), asthma or eosinophilic pneumonia (2/50), and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (1/50). ORO staining was seen in BAL fluid macrophages in 45 of 50 cases (focal in 18, moderate in 23, diffuse in 4); LLMI ranged from 0 to 218. Using a threshold of LLMI of 85 or higher as positive, ORO was positive in 7 of 50 (14%) cases (range, 85-218).Conclusions: ORO staining in BAL fluid macrophages is not specific for EVALI. Even when an LLMI of 85 or higher is used as a threshold for positivity, ORO positivity occurs in a significant subset of non-vaping-related cases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]