Challenging Cases in Hematopathology: Incorporating Molecular Results

 

Three challenging cases in hematopathology where integration of all clinical, morphological, immunophenotypic, and ancillary molecular or cytogenetic testing is needed to reach the best diagnosis will be presented.

Originally published on September 5, 2024

Lecture Presenter

Margaret Williams, MD

Margaret Williams, MD

Assistant Professor (Clinical) of Pathology
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:

  • Discuss an approach to discrepant IHC and FISH findings
  • Review potential causes of unexpected clonality results
  • Recognize the potential for germline findings in blood and bone marrow samples

Sponsored by:

University of Utah School of Medicine, Department of Pathology, and ARUP Laboratories