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The Congress of the Latin American Society of Cytopathology (SLAC) has officially announced its next edition, and the date is confirmed: April 19–24, 2027, in the stunning city of Florianópolis, Brazil.

Organized jointly by SLAC (Sociedad Latinoamericana de Citopatología) and the Sociedade Brasileira de Citopatologia (SBC), this congress is one of the most important gatherings in the field of cytopathology across Latin America, bringing together clinicians, researchers, and laboratory professionals from across the continent and beyond.

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Bladder enteric-type adenocarcinoma is a rare primary malignancy of the urinary bladder, that is predominantly observed in males and accounts for up to 2% of all bladder cancers1. It is characterized by histological and molecular features that closely mimic those of colorectal adenocarcinoma. These include its enteric-type glandular architecture and the frequent expression of intestinal markers such as CDX2 and CK20, as well as the variable CK7 expression2.

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A CB Workshop will be held during the Cytology Congress in Antwerp 2026. This first-of-its-kind workshop offers a unique opportunity for educational and EQA-related learning and is intended for professionals working in cytology laboratories, including technical staff, cytotechnologists, biomedical scientists, and cytopathologists.

Advance registration is mandatory for active participation, as the workshop includes preparatory activities prior to the congress.

📅 Registration deadline: April 30

For full details and registration, please consult the official congress website.

Federation members are kindly encouraged to share this announcement with cytology laboratories in their countries to help reach as many laboratories as possible.

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