CD117 (KIT): a diverse protein with selective applications in surgical pathology.

abstract：:Ewing Sarcoma is a developmental tumor characterized by balanced chromosomal translocations and formation of new fusion genes, which are the main hallmark of this rare entity. Despite the vast knowledge regarding the molecular aspects of this rare malignancy obtained in the last few years, including the discovery of n...

journal_title：Advances in anatomic pathology

authors： Amaral AT,Ordóñez JL,Otero-Motta AP,García-Domínguez DJ,Sevillano MV,de Álava E

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) has distinct morphologic features and can be identified in the majority of cases by routine hematoxylin and eosin (H&E)-stained formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded sections. However, distinguishing a well-differentiated HCC from normal or regenerative tissue may be very difficult in some ca...

journal_title：Advances in anatomic pathology

authors： Varma V,Cohen C

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Digital imaging has progressed at a rapid rate and is likely to eventually replace chemical photography in most areas of professional and amateur digital image acquisition. In pathology, digital microscopy has implications beyond that of taking a photograph. The arguments for adopting this new medium are compelling, a...

journal_title：Advances in anatomic pathology

authors： Leong FJ,Leong AS

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Papillary renal cell carcinoma is the second most common malignant renal epithelial tumor and constitutes approximately 15% of renal cell tumors. However, papillary architecture is neither unique to papillary renal cell carcinoma, nor do all papillary renal cell carcinomas show exclusive papillary histology. Many of t...

journal_title：Advances in anatomic pathology

authors： Tickoo SK,Reuter VE

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tissue microarrays (TMAs) provide unique resources for rapid evaluation and validation of tissue biomarkers. The Canary Foundation Retrospective Prostate Tissue Microarray Resource used a rigorous statistical design, quota sampling, a variation of the case-cohort study, to select patients for inclusion in a multicente...

journal_title：Advances in anatomic pathology

authors： Hawley S,Fazli L,McKenney JK,Simko J,Troyer D,Nicolas M,Newcomb LF,Cowan JE,Crouch L,Ferrari M,Hernandez J,Hurtado-Coll A,Kuchinsky K,Liew J,Mendez-Meza R,Smith E,Tenggara I,Zhang X,Carroll PR,Chan JM,Gleave M,L

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a broad term that includes liver diseases characterized by abnormal hepatocellular accumulations of lipid that cannot be related to alcohol abuse. It may be found in both adults and children, particularly those who are obese or have insulin resistance. Steatohepatitis is a ...

journal_title：Advances in anatomic pathology

authors： Aly FZ,Kleiner DE

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endometrial endometrioid adenocarcinoma (EEC) is the most common malignancy of the female genital tract, partly attributable to chronic estrogen exposure secondary to increased obesity rates. Tumor stage, which in most cases is based on depth of invasion (DOI), is of critical importance in determining if additional tr...

journal_title：Advances in anatomic pathology

authors： Cole AJ,Quick CM

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The encapsulated and noninvasive follicular variant of papillary thyroid carcinoma has been recently reclassified as noninvasive follicular thyroid neoplasm with papillary-like nuclear features (NIFTP). These tumors demonstrate indolent behavior. This change in nomenclature will have great clinical impact by avoiding ...

journal_title：Advances in anatomic pathology

authors： Basolo F,Macerola E,Ugolini C,Poller DN,Baloch Z

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our understanding of the natural history of breast cancer has evolved alongside technologies to study its genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, and metabolomics landscapes. These technologies have helped decipher multiple molecular pathways dysregulated in breast cancer. First-generation 'omics analyses considered each ...

journal_title：Advances in anatomic pathology

authors： Kalita-de Croft P,Al-Ejeh F,McCart Reed AE,Saunus JM,Lakhani SR

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology is a standardized reporting system for classifying thyroid fine-needle aspiration results comprising of 6 diagnostic categories with unique risks of malignancy and recommendations for clinical management. The majority of thyroid nodules are benign; however, up to...

journal_title：Advances in anatomic pathology

authors： Wong LQ,Baloch ZW

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Leukoplakia as a medical term has been encumbered by a hodgepodge of synonyms and interpretations. It also has been a term associated with strong emotions with respect to an implied malignant potential. It now is regarded as potentially malignant, with varying degrees of risk for transformation. Leukoplakia at its maj...

journal_title：Advances in anatomic pathology

authors： Suarez P,Batsakis JG,el-Naggar AK

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atypical cribriform lesions of the prostate gland consist of cribriform and rarely solid proliferation of prostate glands populated with cytologically atypical cells with partial or complete basal cell lining. It may represent cribriform "high-grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia" (HGPIN) or "intraductal carcinom...

journal_title：Advances in anatomic pathology

authors： Shah RB,Zhou M

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pancreatic cancer is an aggressive disease with a dismal prognosis in dire need of novel diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. The past decade has witnessed an explosion of data on the genetic alterations that occur in pancreatic cancer, as comprehensive next-generation sequencing analyses have been performed on samp...

journal_title：Advances in anatomic pathology

authors： Felsenstein M,Hruban RH,Wood LD

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anal squamous cell carcinoma and its precursor lesions are increasing in incidence in the United States and Europe. This trend predates human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome and has been associated with persistent high-risk human papilloma virus (HPV) genotype infection, previous lower genit...

journal_title：Advances in anatomic pathology

authors： Longacre TA,Kong CS,Welton ML

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As genomic characterization becomes increasingly necessary for accurate diagnosis of tumors of the central nervous system, identification of rapidly assessible biomarkers is equally important to avoid excessive cost and delay in initiation of therapy. This article reviews novel immunohistochemical markers that may be ...

journal_title：Advances in anatomic pathology

authors： Meredith DM

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ovarian lesions composed of spindle cells comprise a heterogeneous group; most are neoplastic but several non-neoplastic conditions are also composed of spindle cells. This review discusses the main differential diagnoses of an ovarian spindle cell lesion, especially concentrating on the recent literature. The majorit...

journal_title：Advances in anatomic pathology

authors： Irving JA,McCluggage WG

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Myoepithelial neoplasms represent a heterogeneous group of tumors of which classification is incomplete and evolving. Those of the soft tissues often form genetically distinct subgroups that differ from those arising within salivary glands. Soft-tissue myoepithelial tumors (including mixed tumors that show true glandu...

journal_title：Advances in anatomic pathology

authors： Thway K,Fisher C

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For many pathologists, the roles of the medical director are not clearly distinguished from other medical leadership and management duties, such as those of the chair of pathology or a section head of anatomic pathology. We describe the evolution in the understanding of the roles of the medical director as defined by ...

journal_title：Advances in anatomic pathology

authors： Hernandez JS

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dysproteinemia is a clinical state characterized by abnormal, often excessive, synthesis of immunoglobulin (Ig) molecules or subunits. Dysproteinemia results from clonal proliferation of plasma cells or B lymphocytes. The abnormal circulating Ig molecules or subunits (most commonly free light chains) reach the glomeru...

journal_title：Advances in anatomic pathology

authors： Markowitz GS

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nasopharyngeal angiofibromas (NA) are rare tumor-like lesions characterized by architecturally irregular vessels set in a fibrous stroma. The unique morphology, the strong predilection for male adolescents, and the uncertainty about its etiology contributes to significant confusion regarding the classification of NA, ...

journal_title：Advances in anatomic pathology

authors： Beham A,Beham-Schmid C,Regauer S,Auböck L,Stammberger H

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of a 14-year-old female with primary adenocarcinoma of the transverse colon. She was hospitalized after presenting with abdominal pain and signs of intestinal obstruction. There was no health antecedent or family history of neoplasia. Physical examination revealed a distended abdomen. Tenderness was e...

journal_title：Advances in anatomic pathology

authors： Galliani CA,Sanchez IC,D'Errico MM,Bisceglia M

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reviews the recent dermatopathology literature regarding cutaneous adnexal neoplasms, with emphasis on new and underrecognized entities, "old entities" with new findings, advances in immunohistochemistry, and new findings in relation to inherited disorders associated with cutaneous adnexal neoplasms. ...

journal_title：Advances in anatomic pathology

authors： Ali SM,Sangueza OP

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thyroid microcarcinoma, defined as a thyroid tumor measuring 1 cm or less, is an extremely indolent tumor. Papillary microcarcinoma, the most common subtype, is often identified incidentally in a thyroid removed for benign clinical nodules or diffuse processes (eg, thyroiditis). In this clinical situation, over 99% ar...

journal_title：Advances in anatomic pathology

authors： Baloch ZW,LiVolsi VA

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Central nervous system (CNS) neoplasms can be diagnostically challenging, due to remarkably wide ranges in histologic appearance, biologic behavior, and therapeutic approach. Nevertheless, accurate diagnosis is the critical first step in providing optimal patient care. As with other oncology-based specialties, there i...

journal_title：Advances in anatomic pathology

authors： Fuller CE,Perry A

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper reviews the pathologic features of lesions which are oncocytic and involve classic endocrine organs. The history of the oncocytic cell, its morphologic and ultrastructural features, and important immunohistochemical findings are reviewed. Oncocytic proliferations including non-neoplastic and neoplastic of t...

journal_title：Advances in anatomic pathology

authors： Canberk S,LiVolsi VA,Baloch Z

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This manuscript reviews carcinomas of the upper aerodigestive tract associated with genetic rearrangements of the nuclear protein of the testis (NUT) gene, also known as NUT midline carcinomas. The literature is reviewed regarding all reported cases of NUT midline carcinomas and the clinicopathologic features are disc...

journal_title：Advances in anatomic pathology

authors： Stelow EB,French CA

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Approximately 25% of patients with stage I (node negative) breast cancer relapse at a rate similar to those with stage II disease. Inadvertent pathologic "understaging" of lymph node status is one plausible explanation for this phenomenon. While many studies have shown that additional sectioning +/- immunohistochemica...

journal_title：Advances in anatomic pathology

authors： Mies C,Schlesselman JJ

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Microarrays began to be used to study gene expression profiles in the mid-1990s, but it was only after 2000 that serious attempts have been made to apply this technology to investigate sarcomas. Microarray technologies provide a comprehensive survey of active molecular pathways and potential molecular targets for diag...

journal_title：Advances in anatomic pathology

authors： Nielsen TO

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:IMP3 is a member of a family of RNA-binding proteins that consists of IMP1, IMP2 and IMP3. These proteins contain 2 RNA recognition motifs and 4 K-homology domains that allow them to bind RNAs strongly and specifically. IMP3 is an oncofetal protein involved in embryogenesis and its expression is associated with a numb...

journal_title：Advances in anatomic pathology

authors： Gong Y,Woda BA,Jiang Z

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ocular adnexal lymphomas comprise 1% to 2% of all non-Hodgkin lymphomas and about 8% of extranodal lymphomas. They are a heterogeneous group of malignancies, the majority of which are primary extranodal lymphoma with most (up to 80%) of the marginal zone of mucosa associated lymphoid tissue type (MALT lymphoma). This ...

journal_title：Advances in anatomic pathology

authors： McKelvie PA

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00