Sam Khader, MD

What to do if the #FNA material is stuck in the needle hub? Safely recap the needle using the plastic cover, a rubber top tube, a rubber safety recapping device or simply an eraser. Then perform the needle flick technique as demonstrated here by @SaeedAsiry @MyCytopathology

The Pittsburgh talks and award was fantastic. Thank u guys for everything

We are delighted to announce the 2026 Pathology PGY1 residents @UPMCPath! We are looking forward to meeting you in July and seeing your growth throughout the next four years @UPMCPathology, @UPMC, @Pittsburgh @Nate_path @TiarraPrice #Match2026 #MatchDay2026 #Pittsburgh #Pathology

Our Department of Pathology Winter Retreat ❄️ A time to reflect, connect, and celebrate a year of achievements supporting our institution, medical education, innovation, and most importantly, our patients. A few photos from the event last weekend 📸 @UPMC @UPMCnews @PittTweet

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🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨 عاااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااااجل — رسميًا: • لايك واحفظها عندك!!!!! ♥️✅ 🇯🇴 مواعيد مباريات الأردن في كأس العالم 2026 🏆 المباراة الأولى ضد النمسا 📅 16 يونيو ⏰ 7:00 صباحًا بتوقيت مكة 🏟️ ملعب باي آرينا، سان فرانسيسكو المباراة الثانية ضد الجزائر 📅 22 يونيو ⏰ 6:00 صباحًا بتوقيت مكة 🏟️ ملعب باي آرينا، سان فرانسيسكو المباراة الثالثة ضد الأرجنتين 📅 27 يونيو ⏰ 5:00 صباحًا بتوقيت مكة 🏟️ ملعب دالاس

@UPMCPathology and @PittTweet celebrated the achievements of 3 endowed professors from our department: Dr. Hooman Rashidi, Alejandro Soto-Gutiérrez, and Jennifer Picarsic (@jpcrsc) in a ceremony attended by Dean Anantha Shekhar, Dr. Joe Losee, and Dr. Liron Pantanowitz (@PathPro)

Cytologist and Cytopathologist Perception of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Cytology in Everyday Practice: A survey Study. Please share your perspectives. it will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Questions? DM or harinathl@upmc.edu 🔬👇 surveymonkey.com/r/T6VQFJL

Thank you to Dr. Raj Amin for hosting last Friday’s Community Pathology gathering at @UPMC Passavant! We appreciate our leadership team’s active participation. Sharing some highlights from the evening.

🎉 Honoring a remarkable career! After decades of dedicated service at @UPMCPathology, Dr. Rajnikant Amin, Director of the Division of Community Pathology, is celebrating his well-earned retirement with his colleagues at @UPMC Passavant. Raj, thank you; we will truly miss you!

Proud to highlight the strong presence of @UPMC faculty, trainees and #cytologists at #ASC2025 in Saint Louis! 🎉 Thanks to the dedicated team advancing #cytopathology through research, education & innovation. @SamKhader @PathPro @ohorimd @cudajm @PancPathologist

Dr. Pantanowitz @PathPro and Dr. Maleki @ZMaleki_cyto sharing their experience on practical diagnosis of CSF #CytoPath at the #ASC2025.

"Nothing is outright specific in Cytomorphology" - Papillary thyroid CA (PTC) on FNA displaying the impressive so-called "Intracytoplasmic Colloid Inclusions" (ICI). ICI has been considered a marker for "Hurthle Cell Neoplasm" but I have seen them numerous times in PTCs.

@UPMCPath @MyCytopathology @DrEstherAdler @SaeedAsiry Here is the endomertial biopsy. Dx: Endometrioid type adenocarcinoma. Focal squamous differentiation is also present.

#ThinPrep #Pap_Test from a 75 year old woman with post-menopausal bleeding and an FDG avid lesion in the uterus. What is the diagnosis? Photo credit: Drs. Wenli Dai and Esther Elishaev

@UPMCPath invites all interested applicants to our last open house for the year! Learn why our residency is ranked among the top training program. Third UPMC Pathology Residency Program Virtual Open House Tuesday, September 16, 7-8:30PM EDT (Sign Up Link: surveymonkey.com/r/UPMC_Patholo…

Reserve cells are immature epithelial cells residing underneath the columnar pulmonary cells as depicted in this sketch by @SaeedAsiry. Reserve cell hyperplasia can mimick small cell carcinoma (hyperchromatic nuclei with molding), but the cells are very small with no necrosis.

CP Case of the Month: A man in his 70s presented with increased fatigue, decreased appetite, and shortness of breath and was found to have pancytopenia. 🩸The peripheral blood was notable for 2% circulating blasts.

Honored to be named one of the 2025 #ASCP40UnderForty honorees! Proud to represent the power of digital pathology, AI, and innovation in patient care. 🗳 Vote to help me become a Top 5 honoree! 👉 ascp.org/membership-res… #PathTwitter #ASCP40Under40 @UPMCPathology

A warm welcome to our fantastic new PGY-1s, joined by our program director, Dr. D 🔬🧬🥳

Things are off to a cool start! Nothing like an ice cream social to break the ice and cap off PGY1 bootcamp with a cherry on top 🍒🍦

Kicking off the academic year with our annual rooftop welcome party—joined by our chair, program director, and a classic Pittsburgh backdrop🏛️☀️🎉🔬