Objectives

• Recognize the histology of the different types of salivary glands - serous, mixed, mucinous types

• Recognize the normal cell types on cytology -- organized lobules, ducts, “grape clusters”, also potential metaplasias (likely focal, bland/innocent looking): oncocytic, squamous, cystic change

• Familiarize oneself with the Milan System for Reporting Salivary Gland Cytology - 6 categories (Non-diagnostic, Non-neoplastic, AUS, Benign neoplasm, Salivary gland neoplasm of uncertain malignant potential, Suspicious, Malignant)

• Understand the approach to salivary gland neoplasms in cytology - for example, from assessing the background (matrix, mucin etc.) to describing the cells (Basaloid, oncocytic, glandular etc.) and correlating that with histology

To Do List:

• Take pre-lesson assessment

• Watch lectures

• Complete post-lesson assessment

Pre-Lesson Assessment

For Residents:

In addition to the above assessment, take 8 of the 24 questions at https://milan.soc.wisc.edu/index.htm

After course, take the remainder of the self-assessment and compare

Salivary Gland Cytopathology

The Milan Atlas has descriptions of the categories and images as well as test questions 

Advanced (for residents): The Milan System for Salivary Gland Cytopathology

Pattern-based Approach to Salivary Gland Cytology

Congratulations!

Congratulations on finishing this module! In order to get your course certificate, please complete the exam and satisfaction survey linked below.

The exam will consist of 10 questions with a short feedback section at the beginning. You will have TWO attempts to take the quiz and pass with a score of 60% or higher. If you do not receive your certificate with 10 minutes of completing your exam, please contact us.

For Residents:

In addition to the above assessment, take the remainder of the questions at https://milan.soc.wisc.edu/index.htm for self-assessment and to compare