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Dear Friends and Colleagues,

We would like to kindly ask you to dedicate your time to fill out this questionnaire on your experiences during cytopathology training and with molecular and digital pathology.
The survey should take between 10–17 minutes to complete.

This group project by the Young EFCS aims to create an international overview of cytopathology education. Our objective is:

• to explore the similarities and differences in training across various countries
• to highlight best practices
• identify areas for improvement
• and ultimately to compile our findings into a publication.

All joined for the greater cause makes everything possible!

And that’s not all! — if you are a resident, or you have less than 5 years of experience as a specialist and you provide an email address below, you’ll be entered into our raffle to win a free registration for the 2026 European Cytology Congress in Antwerp!

We hope you enjoy the survey and thank you for contributing to this important project.

Please share it with your resident and early-career specialist friends! Thank you for your cooperation and support!

Take the Survey

Warm regards,
YEFCS Committee
Residents and Early-Career Specialists Committee,
European Federation of Cytology Societies

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TITLE: BILATERAL INTRAMAMMARY LYMPH NODE METASTASIS FROM A SMALL CELL LUNG NEUROENDOCRINE CARCINOMA.

AUTHORS: LONGO, Justina; GERSZTEIN, Andrea.
Cytology Section – Pathology Division. “Carlos G. Durand” General Acute Hospital. Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina.

CLINICAL PRESENTATION:
A 68-year-old female patient with a history of endometrioid adenocarcinoma, who consulted for a right breast nodule detected during self-examination. On physical examination, nodules were palpated in both breasts. Ultrasound revealed a nodule in the right breast measuring 18x16mm and a nodule in the left breast measuring 10x9mm. Given the oncological history, a CT scan of the head and neck, chest, abdomen, and pelvis was performed, revealing a spiculated nodule measuring 21x17mm in the left apical lung lobe. Ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration (FNA) was performed on both breast nodules. Six cytological smears were obtained from each site, fixed in 96° alcohol, and stained using the Papanicolaou technique. Slides were selected for automated immunocytochemical staining.

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Dear Friends and Colleagues,

We are quickly approaching the International Cytology Congress in Florence—an outstanding opportunity to immerse ourselves in all that cytology has to offer today. With a rich scientific program designed to broaden our knowledge, it will also be a perfect occasion to exchange ideas, make new friends, and reconnect with old friends.

In this global gathering, there will be many chances to engage with the EFCS family as well. On Sunday, 11th May at 11:00, Cavaniglia Pavillion Room A, join us for the EFCS Companion Meeting, where you’ll hear about exciting educational and scientific initiatives within the EFCS, chaired by Danijela Vrdoljak Mozetic and Ambrogio Fassina.

The session will start with Ivana Kholova, who will set the stage by reflecting on the past and present to help us envision the future. Esther Diana Rossi will then guide us through the world of interventional cytology, followed by Claire Burgain, who will share insights into the current state of cervical screening. Irena Srebotnik Kirbis will present her comprehensive work on cell block techniques, and Pawel Gajdzis will introduce the ASCUS Young Project—an EFCS initiative with involvement of early-career cytologists. Finally, I’ll have the pleasure of representing the Young EFCS, sharing updates on our training and educational projects.

A special highlight will be the Cytology Social Media Agora—a true novelty not to be missed on the 13th May starting at 11:15, Cavaniglia Pavillion Room B. As our professional lives are increasingly shaped by social media—for networking, education, and consultation—Cioly Rivero Colmenarez will represent us from Europe in this exciting session.

But that’s not all! The Young EFCS will also be present at the Young EFCS Booth at the Congress. Come by to meet us, learn more about our work and projects, and—if you feel inspired—join our rapidly growing community.

Looking forward to seeing you all soon!

Warm regards,
Istvan Kovacs
Young EFCS

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