A simplified economic approach to thyroid FNA cytology and surgical intervention in thyroid nodules.

abstract：:Small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the breast is a rare tumour with less than 30 cases reported in the literature. The clinicopathological findings of three cases of primary neuroendocrine carcinoma of the breast and a review of the pertinent literature are presented. The morphological and immunohistochemical patt...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Adegbola T,Connolly CE,Mortimer G

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Four cases of human infection with Achromobacter anitratus, one of which was fatal, are described. They all occurred at one hospital within a period of two months. The bacteriology, antibiotic sensitivity, and pathogenicity of the organisms are discussed. One of the strains was found to differ from the other three. ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： ASHLEY DJ,KWANTES W

更新日期：1961-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nitric oxide synthase (NOS), particularly endothelial and inducible forms (e/i-NOS), are expressed in various cancers, including breast cancer. In mammary fibroepithelial lesions, NOS expression in stromal cells has been reported to be lower in fibroadenomas than in phyllodes tumours. AIMS:To investigate NO...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Tse GM,Wong FC,Tsang AK,Lee CS,Lui PC,Lo AW,Law BK,Scolyer RA,Karim RZ,Putti TC

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Histological examination of the lower margin of the internal sphincter has demonstrated an increased amount of fibrous tissue in patients with haemorrhoids compared with controls. This finding may be of relevance to the treatment of haemorrhoids by maximal anal dilatation. ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Haqqani MT,Hancock BD

更新日期：1978-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Urine specimens were collected from 26 normal subjects, 10 patients with proven primary hyperparathyroidism, and eight patients with hypercalcaemia due to other causes. After overnight urine concentration, an oral water load was given to induce a diuresis and provide urine specimens with a relatively wide range of cre...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Wills MR

更新日期：1969-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A latex enzyme immunoassay (LEIA) for detecting IgG class antibody to rubella virus was compared with the latex agglutination test (LA) and a haemagglutination inhibition assay (HI). Of 243 sera tested, four discrepant results were observed among all three techniques, corresponding to borderline values. Except for one...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Duverlie G,Roussel C,Driencourt M,Orfila J

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of chronic neutrophilic leukaemia (CNL) is reported. The diagnosis was based on leucocytosis with mature neutrophils, a raised leucocyte alkaline phosphatase score, negative Philadelphia chromosome, and extensive infiltration of neutrophils in various differentiation stages into the bone marrow. When viewed by ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Takemori N,Hirai K,Onodera R,Saito N,Namiki M

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Haematological malignancies are a diverse group of cancers that affect the blood, bone marrow and lymphatic systems. Laboratory diagnosis of haematological malignancies is dependent on combining several technologies, including morphology, immunophenotyping, cytogenetics and molecular genetics correlated clinical detai...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Snowden JA,O'Connell S,Hawkins J,Dalley C,Jack A,Mannari D,McNamara C,Scott M,Shenton G,Soilleux E,Macbeth F,Guideline Committee.

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of idiopathic acquired sideroblastic anaemia transforming to acute myelofibrosis is reported. The appearance of atypical megakaryocytic proliferation in idiopathic acquired sideroblastic anaemia may presage the development of an acute myelofibrotic phase of this usually chronic disease. ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Bested AC,Cheng G,Pinkerton PH,Kassim O,Senn JS

更新日期：1984-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Plasma fibronectin concentrations up to 85 mg/100 ml were found in hyperthyroid patients. There was a significant correlation between free thyroxine index and plasma fibronectin values. Hypothyroid patients had low to normal fibronectin concentrations. Parallel decreases of thyroid hormones and plasma fibronectin conc...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Graninger W,Pirich K,Derfler K,Waldhäusl W

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The discovery of cell-free circulating fetal nucleic acids in maternal plasma has opened up new possibilities in non-invasive prenatal diagnosis. The rapid advancement of this field in the past decade is catalysed by the discovery of new classes of fetal nucleic acid markers and technological developments in nucleic a...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Hung EC,Chiu RW,Lo YM

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To establish the number of histological levels necessary for the evaluation of breast needle core biopsy (NCB) specimens taken from areas of mammographic calcification in patients presenting via the UK National Health Service Breast Screening Programme. METHODS:Retrospective review of a series of breast NCB speci...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Kumaraswamy V,Carder PJ

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) encompasses a histological spectrum of liver disease, from simple steatosis through to cirrhosis. As the worldwide rates of obesity have increased, NAFLD has become the commonest cause of liver disease in many developed countries, affecting up to a third of the population. The...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Dyson JK,McPherson S,Anstee QM

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Laboratories traditionally culture toxoplasma tachyzoites in animals for testing and experimental use. This article considers why available cell culture methods are not used more often. AIM:To compare HeLa cell culture and animal culture for production of toxoplasma tachyzoites. METHODS:In 2000 HeLa cultur...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Chatterton JM,McDonagh S,Ho-Yen DO

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pathology review of gynaecological cancer specimens is often carried out as part of the working of gynaecological oncology multidisciplinary team meetings. This review describes the author's experience regarding the most common issues identified during this process. Ten subjects are covered; these range from histopath...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： McCluggage WG

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The relation between the choline containing surfactant phospholipids lecithin and sphingomyelin in amniotic fluid and fetal lung maturity is well established. An enzymatic method that had been automated and optimised for use on a centrifugal analyser was used to measure the total choline containing phospholipids in am...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Teng SH,Andrews AG,Horacek I

更新日期：1985-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Improvements in the Zimmermann reaction are effected by using methanol as a solvent for the reagents employed in the reaction in place of ethanol or aqueous ethanol. The advantages are as follows. Considerably lower blanks are obtained; extraneous chromogens are negligible at the wavelength of measurement, so that no ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： BEALE RN,BOSTROM JO,CROFT D

更新日期：1962-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A rapid technique using a non-radioactive receptor molecule (digoxigenin) for intrahepatic hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA detection using in situ hybridisation was developed. It can be adapted for use in combination with standard immunohistochemistry for simultaneous detection of both HBV DNA and HBV antigens. The total ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Lau JY,Naoumov NV,Alexander GJ,Williams R

更新日期：1991-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Most medical liver biopsies in the UK are now taken in radiology departments using 18 g biopsy needles. Subjectively, the resulting biopsies are narrow and fragile. AIM:To compare the quality of liver biopsy tissue sections obtained from 16 and 18 g biopsy needles. METHOD:Fifty consecutive routine medical ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Palmer T,Georgiades I,Treanor D,Wright A,Shah M,Khosla R,Wyatt JI

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To develop a strategy for neonatal screening of sickle cell disease (SCD) and effective enrollment of affected neonates in a comprehensive follow-up programme adapted to the socioeconomic conditions, health structures and cultural background of an African setting. METHODS:The strategy implemented at the two large...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Rahimy MC,Gangbo A,Ahouignan G,Alihonou E

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of temperature, time of storage, and presence of air bubbles in specimens for blood gas analysis was studied. The results show that air bubbles in a 10% proportion are undesirable because of significant elevation in the PO2, and the storage of anaerobic blood samples at room temperature (25 degrees C) is ac...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Madiedo G,Sciacca R,Hause L

更新日期：1980-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Accurate assessment of invasive breast cancer grade on needle core biopsy (NCB) is important as it guides treatment. AIM:To assess the agreement between grade of invasive cancer on NCB and excision and determine whether altering the mitotic count score threshold on NCB improves it. METHODS:Pathology slides...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Dhaliwal CA,Graham C,Loane J

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several DNA extraction techniques were quantitatively and qualitatively compared using both fresh and paraffin wax embedded tissue and their suitability investigated for providing DNA and RNA for the polymerase chain reaction (PCR). A one hour incubation with proteinase K was the most efficient DNA extraction procedur...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Jackson DP,Lewis FA,Taylor GR,Boylston AW,Quirke P

更新日期：1990-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 60 year old woman affected by Hashimoto's thyroiditis presented with a history of recurring episodes of urticaria and angio-oedema. Clinical and laboratory evaluation of the patient excluded allergy to external agents, hereditary angio-oedema, and occult infections. A pathogenic relation between Hashimoto's thyroidi...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Amoroso A,Garzia P,Pasquarelli C,Sportelli G,Afeltra A

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:If native or heparinized blood is passed slowly through a column of glass beads at room temperature, the number of platelets removed from the initial drop emerging from the column is less than that removed from the final drop. At 4 degrees C. this difference disappears. If the blood is passed rapidly through such colu...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： O'Brien JR,Heywood JB

更新日期：1967-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fifty-three breast carcinomas were examined by an indirect immunoperoxidase technique for the presence of the alpha-subunit of human chorionic gonadotrophin. Positive staining occurred in 12 (22.6%). There was no correlation between alpha-subunit production and specific histological features, but production was relate...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Walker RA

更新日期：1978-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical, haematological, morphological and histological features of a series of 22 patients presenting with splenic lymphoma with circulating villous lymphocytes were assessed and compared with those of patients with other forms of chronic B cell leukaemia in an attempt to differentiate this condition from hairy ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Melo JV,Hegde U,Parreira A,Thompson I,Lampert IA,Catovsky D

更新日期：1987-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endogenous Cushing's syndrome is a rare endocrine disorder that incurs significant cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, due to glucocorticoid excess. It comprises adrenal (20%) and non-adrenal (80%) aetiologies. While the majority of cases are attributed to pituitary or ectopic corticotropin (ACTH) overproduction, ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Duan K,Gomez Hernandez K,Mete O

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Platelet adhesiveness has been measured in citrated whole blood and in platelet-rich plasma obtained from normal subjects, splenectomized patients, and from patients in whom the diagnosis of recurrent venous thrombosis had been made. The duration of centrifugation used in the preparation of platelet-rich plasma was fo...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： McBride JA

更新日期：1968-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Streptex was compared to routine laboratory identification methods available. The results from Streptex sometimes required several attempts before final identification could be achieved. In the main, group D streptococci other than Strep. faecalis failed to group with the Streptex antisera, and this method cannot ther...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Waitkins SA,Ratcliffe JG,Anderson RD,Roberts C

更新日期：1979-12-01 00:00:00