Optimizing Salivary Gland FNA Diagnosis: The Role of Cell Blocks and Ancillary Studies
Dr. Marc Pusztaszeri, M.D.
Department of Pathology
Mc Gill University, Montreal, Canada
Salivary gland FNA is a key diagnostic tool that reduces unnecessary surgery, yet its interpretation can be difficult due to tumor diversity and low specimen cellularity. The Milan System for Reporting Salivary Gland Cytopathology (MSRSGC) has improved diagnostic clarity through standardized categorization.
Cell blocks (CBs) enhance FNA evaluation by preserving tissue architecture and enabling immunohistochemistry and molecular testing—tools increasingly vital in the era of targeted therapy. Despite challenges with cellularity, CBs are feasible and valuable in routine practice. This webinar will explore how integrating CBs and ancillary techniques with the MSRSGC can optimize diagnostic accuracy and patient care in salivary gland cytopathology.
Date: Thursday, 25th September 2025
Time: 2:00 PM (14:00) Central European Summer Time
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About the Speaker
- Dr. Marc Pusztaszeri is an Associate Professor at McGill University and a staff pathologist at the Jewish General Hospital in Montréal, where his clinical focus includes head and neck pathology, thyroid and salivary gland pathology, and cytopathology.
- He has over 15 years of experience in diagnostic pathology and has held leadership roles in both Switzerland and Canada, including serving as Site Chief of Pathology at the Jewish General Hospital.
- Dr. Pusztaszeri is a key contributor to the Milan System for Reporting Salivary Gland Cytopathology and has published more than 160 peer-reviewed articles.
- His research centers on the integration of cytology with ancillary studies, especially in the evaluation of indeterminate thyroid and salivary gland lesions.
- He serves on the editorial boards of several high-impact journals, including Cancer Cytopathology, Cytopathology, and Head and Neck Pathology, and is currently the Chief Editor for North America of the World Tumor Registry (thyroid section).
- He is also an expert editorial board member for the upcoming WHO International Reporting System for Head and Neck Cytopathology.