Eduardo Alcaraz-Mateos MD, PhD, MIAC, Maria de la Luz Rosauro-Romero HT, Irene Ros-Iniesta, Fuensanta Caballero-Aleman RN, Florentina Rosique-Lopez, Enrique Poblet MD, PhD, Gracia Adanez-Martinez MD, Carmen Robles-Moreno MD
{"title":"Virtual Reality–Based Module to Enhance Decision Making in Fine Needle Aspiration Training","authors":"Eduardo Alcaraz-Mateos MD, PhD, MIAC, Maria de la Luz Rosauro-Romero HT, Irene Ros-Iniesta, Fuensanta Caballero-Aleman RN, Florentina Rosique-Lopez, Enrique Poblet MD, PhD, Gracia Adanez-Martinez MD, Carmen Robles-Moreno MD","doi":"10.1016/j.jasc.2026.08.037","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jasc.2026.08.037","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":38262,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the American Society of Cytopathology","volume":"15 5","pages":"Page S19"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149010819","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dawn Underwood MEd, CT(ASCP), Erik Deeds CT(ASCP)CM, Ghada Aramouni CT (ASCP), Melanie Gersey, Kayleigh Bucci BS, CT(ASCP)CM, Christine Booth MD, Jennifer Brainard MD
{"title":"Identification of Atypical Tiles on the Genius™ Digital Diagnostics System (GDDS) in Pap Tests Sent for Pathologist Review Following Prospective Rescreen: Correlation with Follow-Up","authors":"Dawn Underwood MEd, CT(ASCP), Erik Deeds CT(ASCP)CM, Ghada Aramouni CT (ASCP), Melanie Gersey, Kayleigh Bucci BS, CT(ASCP)CM, Christine Booth MD, Jennifer Brainard MD","doi":"10.1016/j.jasc.2026.08.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jasc.2026.08.005","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":38262,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the American Society of Cytopathology","volume":"15 5","pages":"Page S10"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149010874","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mackenzie Dent MD, Farah Almasri MD, Dibson Gondim MD, Ali Ismail MD, Vijaya Kadam Maruthi MD, Tori Seasor MD, Hiba Al Dallal MBChB
{"title":"Learning from AUS: Easy Access to Digitally Scanned Slides with Outcome Improves Pathologist Learning in Bethesda III Thyroid Cytology","authors":"Mackenzie Dent MD, Farah Almasri MD, Dibson Gondim MD, Ali Ismail MD, Vijaya Kadam Maruthi MD, Tori Seasor MD, Hiba Al Dallal MBChB","doi":"10.1016/j.jasc.2026.08.052","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jasc.2026.08.052","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":38262,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the American Society of Cytopathology","volume":"15 5","pages":"Page S29"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149010937","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Diagnostic Concordance Between ROSE and Final Cytology in Lung Fine Needle Aspiration Specimens: Is There a Potential Bias from Concurrent Surgical Biopsy Specimens?","authors":"Saroja Devi Geetha MD, Neda Kalhor MD, Sinchita Roy-Chowdhuri MD, PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.jasc.2026.08.048","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jasc.2026.08.048","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":38262,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the American Society of Cytopathology","volume":"15 5","pages":"Pages S26-S27"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149010998","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Impact of the Genius™ Digital Diagnostics System on Cytologist and Laboratory Gynecologic Cytology Interpretation Metrics: A Single Institution Experience","authors":"Dawn Underwood MEd, CT(ASCP), Christine Booth MD, Rema Chaari MD, Erika Doxtader MD","doi":"10.1016/j.jasc.2026.08.010","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jasc.2026.08.010","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":38262,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the American Society of Cytopathology","volume":"15 5","pages":"Pages S12-S13"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149011064","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Margaret Wang, Kenneth K. Sakata MD, Desyrae Browne SCT (ASCP), Kelsey McHugh MD, Longwen Chen MD, PhD
{"title":"Fine-needle aspiration biopsy of thoracic coccidioidomycosis: a single-institutional series of 101 cases","authors":"Margaret Wang, Kenneth K. Sakata MD, Desyrae Browne SCT (ASCP), Kelsey McHugh MD, Longwen Chen MD, PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.jasc.2026.03.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jasc.2026.03.006","url":null,"abstract":"<div><ul><li><span>•</span><span><div>Fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) cytology is accurate at diagnosing coccidioidomycosis from both pulmonary nodules and mediastinal/hilar lymph node samples.</div></span></li><li><span>•</span><span><div>The vast majority of thoracic coccidioidomycosis cases can be diagnosed by FNAB cytology smear slides alone, with cytology smears demonstrating superior sensitivity compared to cell block preparations and tissue biopsy material.</div></span></li><li><span>•</span><span><div>Performing rapid on-site evaluation (ROSE) at the time of FNAB sampling has the potential to eliminate unnecessary procedures for patients.</div></span></li></ul></div><div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Coccidioidomycosis is a fungal infection endemic to the southwestern United States, particularly Arizona. Fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) is established as effective in diagnosing infectious diseases. However, existing literature evaluating FNAB of thoracic coccidiomycosis remains limited. We present a large single institution series of thoracic coccidioidomycosis cases diagnosed through FNAB.</div></div><div>Coccidioidomycosis is a fungal infection endemic to the southwestern United States, particularly Arizona. Fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) is established as effective in diagnosing infectious diseases. However, existing literature evaluating FNAB of thoracic coccidiomycosis remains limited. We present a large single institution series of thoracic coccidioidomycosis cases diagnosed through FNAB.</div><div><h3>Materials and methods</h3><div>The Mayo Clinic Arizona Pathology database was searched for all FNAB cases with a diagnosis of coccidioidomycosis from January 1, 2013, to December 31, 2025. Electronic medical records were reviewed to tabulate demographics, clinical history, serology, and radiologic findings. All key cytologic, histologic, and special stained slides were reviewed.</div></div><div>The Mayo Clinic Arizona Pathology database was searched for all FNAB cases with a diagnosis of coccidioidomycosis from January 1, 2013, to December 31, 2025. Electronic medical records were reviewed to tabulate demographics, clinical history, serology, and radiologic findings. All key cytologic, histologic, and special stained slides were reviewed.</div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>One-hundred and one FNAB samples were obtained from 100 patients: 37 cases combined endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspirate (EBUS-TBNA) and robotic-assisted bronchoscopy (RAB), 31 cases RAB, 20 cases EBUS-TBNA, 12 cases percutaneous computed tomography-guided, 1 case endoscopic ultrasound-guided. <em>Coccidioides</em> organisms were identified during rapid on-site evaluation in 34 cases, saving 18 patients from unnecessary procedures. <em>Coccidioides</em> organisms were identified in 94.1% (95/104) of cytology slides and in 67.1% and 66.7% of tissue biopsies and cell blocks, respectively. For the 6 cases without <em>Coccidioides</em> o","PeriodicalId":38262,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the American Society of Cytopathology","volume":"15 5","pages":"Pages 353-360"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147821765","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Estimated Cell Counts in Borderline Cellularity Pap Tests: A Comparison of the Genius™ Digital Diagnostics System and The Bethesda System Manual Method","authors":"Sydnee Webb CT(ASCP)CM, Jessica Coyne CT (ASCP), Tatyana Gladkaya CT(ASCP)CM, Taylor Herring MS, MB, MLT, Dawn Underwood MEd, CT(ASCP), Erika Doxtader MD","doi":"10.1016/j.jasc.2026.08.011","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jasc.2026.08.011","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":38262,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the American Society of Cytopathology","volume":"15 5","pages":"Page S13"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149010695","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Endometriosis and Endosalpingiosis in Ovarian Cyst Fluid and Peritoneal Washing in Women Under 40","authors":"Khalid Shittu MD, Lisi Yuan MD","doi":"10.1016/j.jasc.2026.08.069","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jasc.2026.08.069","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":38262,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the American Society of Cytopathology","volume":"15 5","pages":"Page S38"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149010732","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tesfalem Korga MD, Selamawit Ayele MD, Shamsu Bello MD, Sultan Pehlivan MD, Udita Bajaj MD, Shweta Gera MD, Antonio Cajigas MD, Jui Choudhuri MD
{"title":"Atypical Glandular Cells: Predictors of Malignancy and the Role of Endometrial Evaluation","authors":"Tesfalem Korga MD, Selamawit Ayele MD, Shamsu Bello MD, Sultan Pehlivan MD, Udita Bajaj MD, Shweta Gera MD, Antonio Cajigas MD, Jui Choudhuri MD","doi":"10.1016/j.jasc.2026.08.076","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jasc.2026.08.076","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":38262,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the American Society of Cytopathology","volume":"15 5","pages":"Pages S42-S43"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149010741","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Eliza Cruickshank MD, Angelique Levi MD, Danita Beckman CT(ASCP), Sangini Sheth MD, MPH, Rita Abi-Raad MD
{"title":"Diagnostic Value of HPV Genotyping in Primary HPV Screening and its Impact on the Detection of High-Grade Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia","authors":"Eliza Cruickshank MD, Angelique Levi MD, Danita Beckman CT(ASCP), Sangini Sheth MD, MPH, Rita Abi-Raad MD","doi":"10.1016/j.jasc.2026.08.025","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jasc.2026.08.025","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":38262,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the American Society of Cytopathology","volume":"15 5","pages":"Pages S6-S7"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149010817","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}