Academia de Patología y Medicina de Laboratorio de Puerto Rico

04/12/2025

🧬 APML Featured Case Study

Case Highlights:
• High-grade prostatic adenocarcinoma identified through bladder-washing cytology — a rare but clinically impactful finding.
• Cytology revealed atypical glandular clusters prompting evaluation for non-urothelial origin.

Clinical Significance:
This case highlights the importance of recognizing prostatic origin in urinary cytology, ensuring accurate diagnosis and avoiding delays in management.

🔗 Full case:

Bladder washing cytology is a valuable diagnostic tool primarily used in the evaluation of urothelial malignancies. However, its role in detecting metastatic or secondary malignancies, such as high-grade prostatic adenocarcinoma, is less commonly recognized. We present the case of an 82-year-old man...

18/11/2025

📢 ¡1era Edición del BLUE HOPE 5K – San Juan, PR!

Acompáñanos en esta jornada dedicada a crear conciencia sobre el cáncer de próstata.💙

🚶‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Únete a nuestro grupo “Pathology in Motion” o forma el tuyo y participa corriendo o caminando. Cada paso cuenta para promover la detección temprana.

🕢 6:30 AM
📅 13 de diciembre de 2025
📍 Balneario El Escambrón

🔗 Regístrate aquí: bluehope5kpr.com

15/11/2025

Queremos expresar nuestro más sincero agradecimiento por haber asistido ayer a la charla “Transforming the Management of Cancer with Personalized Test”, auspiciada por Natera. Su presencia y participación hicieron de este encuentro un espacio realmente enriquecedor. Esperamos que la información presentada haya sido de gran valor para la comunidad de patología en Puerto Rico.
¡Gracias por acompañarnos!🔬

31/10/2025

La Academia de Patología y Medicina de Laboratorio de Puerto Rico se complace en invitar a todos los patólogos de PR a una charla única e informativa:
“Transforming the management of cancer with personalized test”
🗓️Fecha: 14 de noviembre
⏰ Hora: 6:30 PM
📍 Lugar: Morton’s Steakhouse

La charla será dirigida por los distinguidos Dr. López y Dr. Khan. No te pierdas la oportunidad de actualizarte sobre los avances más recientes en el manejo personalizado del cáncer.

¡Nos encantaría contar con tu presencia!🇵🇷

10/08/2025

Featured Case Study:
Mixed Phenotype Acute Leukemia (T/Myeloid MPAL) with BCR::ABL1 Fusion in a Hispanic Patient

🔍Case Highlights:
A 61-year-old woman presents with generalized lymphadenopathy.

Lymph node biopsy reveals blasts expressing both myeloid (MPO, lysozyme) and T-cell markers (CD3, CD4, CD5, CD7).

Bone marrow confirms MPAL; molecular testing detects the BCR:: ABL1 fusion, a key driver mutation.

💡Clinical Significance:
MPAL is rare, with the T/Myeloid subtype especially challenging due to its mixed lineage and extramedullary presentation. The presence of BCR::ABL1 further complicates treatment strategies.

This case showcases the necessity of integrated diagnostics— combining morphology, immunophenotyping, and molecular assays— to guide targeted therapy and improve patient outcomes.

Thanks to Dr. Camille Santiago for this incredible paper!
• Full Case (Open Access): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40605863/

02/07/2025

In a recent Cancer Cytopathology publication, several of our members demonstrate that digital cytopathology, especially with the Techcyte SureView™ system, can markedly improve laboratory workflow and operational efficiency.🇵🇷🔬

Access the full publication here: https://acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/cncy.70019

11/06/2025

📚 Pathology Spotlight
A recently published case from one our members in Cureus details an incidental finding of re**al malakoplakia in a patient with Crohn’s disease 🌟
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🔍 Key points for pathologists:
• Rare association – malakoplakia typically linked to immunosuppression/infection
• Diagnostic pitfalls – can mimic neoplastic or granulomatous lesions
• The importance of clinical context in IBD-related histopathology
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✅ Takeaway: When encountering unusual histological features in Crohn’s specimens, think beyond the expected. Keeping malakoplakia in the differential can guide proper management.


Access the full text here: https://www.cureus.com/articles/369597-a-case-of-re**al-malakoplakia-associated-with-crohns-disease-an-incidental-finding #!/

12/05/2025

¡Presentamos con orgullo a nuestra nueva directiva! ✨🔬

La Academia de Patología y Medicina de Laboratorio de Puerto Rico se complace en anunciar la elección de su nueva directiva para el periodo 2025-2027. Agradecemos su compromiso, liderazgo y dedicación para continuar fortaleciendo nuestra comunidad académica y profesional.

06/05/2025

Exciting new publication featuring our members Dr. Jean Lafontaine & Dr. Maria Correa! If you're into ocular pathology, this one's a must-read 👁️🔬 Check it out here: https://www.cureus.com/articles/294499-a-huge-conjunctival-atypical-fibroxanthoma

03/05/2025

Save the date! Join us for our next Annual Pathology Meeting on May 2-3, 2026 at The Royal Sonesta San Juan. It’s going to be an event you won’t want to miss! Stay tuned for updates on registration, abstract submissions, and speakers!

02/04/2025

Este próximo fin de semana del 5-6 de abril tendremos nuestra tan esperada convención anual. Visita nuestro website en https://www.pracademyofpathology.org/publications/posters-apml-2025 para que veas los posters que se van a estar presentando. Nos vemos en el Royal Sonesta San Juan.

Submitted posters of our APML 2025 Annual Meeting.

02/02/2025

Check out the Agenda for our upcoming Annual Meeting! Take advantage of the Early Bird Fee until March 17, 2025

Join us! The Puerto Rico Academy of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine celebrates its Annual Meeting with world-renowned speakers. The educational activity provides for a maximum of 9 AMA PRA Category 1 credits. To register, click the link above or download the registration form and send via email to...