Pitfalls of Hematopathology Diagnosis in Limited Specimens

This lecture will provide a case-based illustration of challenges in the diagnosis of lymphoproliferative disorders in needle core biopsy specimens.

Lecture Presenter
Margaret Williams, MD
Margaret Williams, MD
Assistant Professor, University of Utah School of Medicine
Medical Director, Hematopathology, ARUP Laboratories

Dr. Margaret Williams is a medical director of hematopathology at ARUP Laboratories, and an assistant professor (clinical) for the University of Utah School of Medicine. She received her medical degree from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. She completed a residency in anatomic and clinical pathology from the University of Utah School of Medicine and a fellowship in hematopathology and molecular genetic pathology from the University of Utah School of Medicine. Dr. Williams is certified by the American Board of Pathology in anatomic and clinical pathology and hematopathology. Her research interests include molecular findings in hematologic malignancies and quality improvement.

Objectives

After this presentation, participants will be able to:

Review how limited sampling of lymph nodes can affect interpretation
Identify lymphoproliferative disorders that are especially challenging to diagnose on needle core biopsy
Discuss strategies to mitigate pitfalls of small biopsies