Lab Diagnostics: Cytology II
12/10/2026 - 16/10/2026 Porto / Portugal
Lab Diagnostics: Cytology II
Program Director:
Principal Course Master(s):
Course Overview
This second cytology course will focus on areas of cytopathology that remain clinically relevant but are typically assessed by more experienced professionals. Topics will include the cytology of internal organs (e.g. thoracic structures, liver, spleen, pancreas, adrenal glands, gastrointestinal and uro-genital tracts), cytology of various fluids (e.g. nasal flush, tracheal wash, BAL, synovial fluid, CSF), and other anatomical districts (e.g. musculoskeletal system, ocular samples, histiocytic disorders). A few sessions will also be dedicated to cell blocks, immunocytochemistry, and other advanced diagnostic investigations related to cytology.
Similarly to CYTOLOGY 1, every day the participants will be presented with cytology cases to examine with individual microscopes and to solve in order to put in practice what they learned during the course
Course Program (Subject to change)
Monday 12 October 2026
09:00 – 09:30 Welcome, presentation of the course and its structure Cian / All speakers
09:30 – 10:30 Cytology of the thorax – mediastinum, lung, heart Cian
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 – 12:30 Cytology of the respiratory tract – nasal flush, TW and BAL Cian
12:30 – 13:45 Lunch Break
14:00 – 16:00 Practicals – Cytology cases Cian / Cazzini
16:00 – 16:30 Coffee Break
16:30 – 17:30 Cytology assignments – solutions and case discussion Cian / Cazzini
Tuesday, 13 October 2026
09:00 – 09:45 Cytology of musculoskeletal system Cazzini
09:45 – 10:30 Cytology of synovial fluids Cazzini
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 – 11:45 CSF cytology Cian
11:45 – 12:30 Ocular cytology Cian
12:30 – 14:00 Lunch Break
14:00 – 16:00 Practicals – Cytology cases Cian / Cazzini
16:00 – 16:30 Coffee Break
16:30 – 17:30 Cytology assignments – solutions and case discussion Cian / Cazzini
Wednesday, 14 October 2026
09:00 – 10:00 Cytology of liver Cian
10:00 – 11:15 Cytology of spleen Cian
11:15 – 11:45 Coffee Break
11:45 – 12:45 Cytology of gastrointestinal tract Cian
12:45 – 14:00 Lunch Break
14:00 – 16:00 Practicals – Cytology cases Cian / Cazzini
16:00 – 16:30 Coffee Break
16:30 – 17:30 Cytology assignments – solutions and case discussion Cian / Cazzini
Thursday, 15 October 2026
09:00 – 10:30 Cytology of male/female reproductive and genital tract Santos / Marcos
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 – 11:45 Cytology of endocrine system (thyroid, pancreas, adrenal gland) Cian
11:45 – 12:30 Histiocytic disorders – an overview Cian
12:30 – 14:00 Lunch Break
14:00 – 16:00 Practicals – Cytology cases Cian / Cazzini
16:00 – 16:30 Coffee Break
16:30 – 17:30 Cytology assignments – solutions and case discussion Cian / Cazzini
Friday, 16 October 2026
09:00 – 10:00 Cell blocks: methodology and additional diagnostic techniques Marcos
10:00 – 11:00 Ancillary techniques in cytology: special stains and immunocytochemistry Santos
11:00 – 11:15 Coffee Break
11:15 – 12:30 Infectious diseases in cytology – an overview Cazzini
12:30 – 14:00 Lunch Break
14:00 – 16:00 Practicals – Cytology cases Cian / Cazzini
16:00 – 16:30 Coffee Break
16:30 – 17:30 Cytology assignments – solutions and case discussion Cian / Cazzini
Lab Diagnostics: Cytology II
Date:
12/10/2026 - 16/10/2026Location:
Porto / PortugalVenue:
University of Porto - School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (ICBAS) / R. de Jorge de Viterbo Ferreira 228, 4050-313, Porto, Portugal
12/10/2026 - 16/10/2026Location:
Porto / PortugalVenue:
University of Porto - School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (ICBAS) / R. de Jorge de Viterbo Ferreira 228, 4050-313, Porto, Portugal
Tuition fee*:
EUR 2.650.-
Early registration fee*:
EUR 2550.-
Early registration deadline:
01/06/2025
Total hours:
40
ATF hours (AU, DE, LU, CH):
TBA
ECTS credits (Master & Certificate):
5
* eLibrary access is included in the course fee
