Amyloidoma secondary to insulin injection: Cytologic diagnosis and pitfalls.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Multiple Myeloma presenting as a pleural effusion is extremely rare. It is usually a late complication and is associated with a poor prognosis. CASE PRESENTATION:A 40-year-old male presented with dyspnea and fever of six months duration. Clinical diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis was considered. X-ray che...

journal_title：CytoJournal

authors： Dhingra KK,Singhal N,Nigam S,Jain S

更新日期：2007-09-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Visceral leishmaniasis (VL), also known as kala-azar, is a life-threatening systemic disease caused by the obligate intracellular protozoan, Leishmania, and transmitted to humans by the female phlebotomine sand fly (Phlebotomus argentipes). The disease is fatal, if left untreated. We report a case of a patient clinica...

journal_title：CytoJournal

authors： Agarwal P,Kumar V,Kaushal M,Kumari M,Chaudhary A

更新日期：2017-04-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Breast augmentation with implantation represents a challenge for subsequent radiographic imaging and pathological sampling. Fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) is an excellent technique to sample suspicious lesions that are adjacent to fragile implants. We report a case of a 51-year-old woman with breast implants pre...

journal_title：CytoJournal

authors： Malowany JI,Kundu U,Santiago L,Krishnamurthy S

更新日期：2015-01-22 00:00:00

abstract：:In recent times, the diagnosis of breast lesions has mostly become dependent on core needle biopsies (CNBs) with a gradual reduction in the rate of performing fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC). Both the procedures have their pros and cons and outsmart each other taking into account different parameters. Both the ...

journal_title：CytoJournal

authors： Mitra S,Dey P

更新日期：2016-08-31 00:00:00

abstract：:Paragangliomas (PGLs) are uncommon tumors. Although PGLs are known to occur in the head and neck region, especially the carotid body, middle ear, and larynx, involvement of the parotid glands has not been reported. In this article, we report the fine needle aspiration features of tumor in an unusual location, presenti...

journal_title：CytoJournal

authors： Vora AA,Lai CK,Rao JY,Apple SK,Moatamed NA

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Research and publications are critical to advancements in the quality of healthcare delivery. This article attempts to highlight the prospects and challenges of fine needle aspiration (FNA) cytology as a tool for research in Nigeria. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Data available in local and international bibliograp...

journal_title：CytoJournal

authors： Malami SA,Ochicha O

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Self-collection of anorectal swab specimens could greatly facilitate the completion of prerequisite studies and future implementation of anal cancer screening among men who have sex with men (MSM). We therefore compared self- versus clinician- collection procedures with respect to specimen adequacy for cytol...

journal_title：CytoJournal

authors： Lampinen TM,Miller ML,Chan K,Anema A,van Niekerk D,Schilder AJ,Taylor R,Hogg RS

更新日期：2006-03-20 00:00:00

abstract：:The Pap smear is one of the modern success stories in the field of preventive medicine. Since its introduction as a screening test, there has been a dramatic reduction in the incidence of cervical cancer. However, the search for a better screening test continues. The new technologies, including liquid-based cytology (...

journal_title：CytoJournal

authors： Jhala D,Eltoum I

更新日期：2007-08-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Molecular techniques are relevant to modern cytopathology, but their implementation is difficult without molecular expertise and infrastructure. The assessment of KRAS mutational status on cytological preparations may be useful either to refine uncertain diagnoses on pancreatic aspirates or to yield predicti...

journal_title：CytoJournal

authors： De Luca C,Vigliar E,d'Anna M,Pisapia P,Bellevicine C,Malapelle U,Troncone G

更新日期：2017-02-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tubercular involvement of the liver is uncommon, but is a serious consideration in differential diagnosis of granulomatous conditions, especially in endemic regions like India. OBJECTIVE:To assess the role of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) done on archival cytological material in diagnosing tuberculosis (T...

journal_title：CytoJournal

authors： Sharma K,Gupta N,Goyal K,Duseja AK,Sharma A,Rajwanshi A

更新日期：2017-01-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:After pneumonia, cancer involving the pleura is the leading cause of exudative pleural effusion. Cytologic examination of pleural effusions is an important initial step in management of malignant effusions. The aim of this study is to evaluate the spectrum of uncommon malignant pleural effusions in a chest d...

journal_title：CytoJournal

authors： Cakir E,Demirag F,Aydin M,Erdogan Y

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (ASCCP) guidelines for management of ASC-H is colposcopic examination followed by biopsy. HPV testing (HPVT) is recommended after a negative biopsy result. More definitive interpretation of ASC-H could prevent discomfort and minimize the cost. The pur...

journal_title：CytoJournal

authors： Chivukula M,Shidham VB

更新日期：2006-05-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The overall malignancy rate for the thyroid fine-needle aspiration (FNA) diagnosed as atypia of undetermined significance/follicular lesion of undetermined significance (AUS/FLUS) ranges from 5% to 30%. In this study, we present our institutional experience with thyroid nodules diagnosed as AUS/FLUS and furt...

journal_title：CytoJournal

authors： Wong LQ,LiVolsi VA,Baloch ZW

更新日期：2014-08-28 00:00:00

abstract：:[This corrects the article on p. 15 in vol. 13, PMID: 27563338.]. ...

journal_title：CytoJournal

authors：

更新日期：2016-10-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Next-generation sequencing (NGS) with a multi-gene panel is now available for patients with lung adenocarcinoma, but the performance characteristics and clinical utility of this testing are not well-described. We present the results of an extended 467 gene panel in a series of advanced, highly selected nonsm...

journal_title：CytoJournal

authors： DiBardino DM,Rawson DW,Saqi A,Heymann JJ,Pagan CA,Bulman WA

更新日期：2017-03-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial fine-needle aspiration is a minimally invasive technique for diagnosis of mediastinal lesions. Although most studies have reported the utility of EBUS-FNA in malignancy, its use has been extended to the benign conditions as well. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the diagn...

journal_title：CytoJournal

authors： Zaidi SN,Raddaoui E

更新日期：2015-09-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Paris System for Reporting Urinary Cytology represents a significant improvement in classification of urinary specimens. The system acknowledges the difficulty in cytologically diagnosing low-grade urothelial carcinomas and has developed categories to deal with this issue. The system uses six categories:...

journal_title：CytoJournal

authors： Long T,Layfield LJ,Esebua M,Frazier SR,Giorgadze DT,Schmidt RL

更新日期：2017-07-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT) is an autoimmune disease and it is more prevalent in Asians. The incidence of HT seems to be increasing in the recent times. It is one of the most common cause of hypothyroidism. The purpose of this study is to review the cytomorphologic spectrum of HT and correlate it with clini...

journal_title：CytoJournal

authors： Chandanwale SS,Gore CR,Bamanikar SA,Gupta N,Gupta K

更新日期：2014-04-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Ki-67 (MIB-1) immunostaining to quantify the proliferative index of neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) has been recommended (especially for small biopsies). However, this has a number of challenges with nonrepresentative Ki-67 index due to interference by Ki-67 immunoreactive proliferating lymphocytes infiltrating the tumor...

journal_title：CytoJournal

authors： Mejías-Badillo L,Jeanty J,Khalid K,Bhalla A,Salem N,Thomas S,Shidham VB

更新日期：2020-03-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Granular cell tumors (GCT) formerly known as Abrikossoff tumor or granular cell myoblastoma, are rare neoplasms encountered in the fine needle aspiration (FNA) service. Named because of their highly granular cytoplasm which is invariably positive for the S-100 antibody, the classic GCT is thought to be of ne...

journal_title：CytoJournal

authors： Koshy J,Schnadig V,Nawgiri R

更新日期：2014-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Urachal carcinoma is rare comprising less than 1% of all bladder carcinomas. Metastases of urachal carcinoma have been reported to meninges, brain, ovary, lung, and maxilla. Cytologic features of metastatic urachal carcinoma have not been previously reported. We present a case of metastatic urachal adenocarcinoma in b...

journal_title：CytoJournal

authors： Aly FZ,Tabbarah AZ,Voltaggio L

更新日期：2013-01-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To evaluate and compare the role of Ziehl-Neelsen (ZN) staining and mycobacterial culture in diagnosis of tuberculous lymphadenitis. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A total of 56 fine needle aspirations (FNAs) from patients who were clinically suspected to have tuberculous lymphadenitis were included. Acid-fast Bacil...

journal_title：CytoJournal

authors： Mahana S,Tomar R,Agrawal R,Saksena R,Manchanda V,Gupta R

更新日期：2016-07-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Death from cancer is high in Sudan, with low survival rates, as most of the patients present with advanced disease. Most patients receive high and repeated doses of radiotherapy or chemotherapy. The aim of this study was to investigate the feasibility of using cytological evaluation to detect oral epithelial...

journal_title：CytoJournal

authors： Ahmed HG,Elemirri DA

更新日期：2009-05-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Solitary tracheobronchial papilloma (STBP) is a rare benign tumor that primarily involves the tracheobronchial tree. Human papilloma virus (HPV) infection is associated with dysplasia and a high risk of carcinoma in these lesions. The cytomorphology of STBP is not well established in the literature. Our aim is to char...

journal_title：CytoJournal

authors： Lang TU,Khalbuss WE,Monaco SE,Pantanowitz L

更新日期：2011-03-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Desmoplastic melanoma is a variant of malignant melanoma that can range in appearance from sarcomatoid to scar-like. Cytomorphology of desmoplastic melanoma has been previously described on conventional smears; however, to our knowledge, detailed cytomorphology on ThinPrep has so far not been described. Here...

journal_title：CytoJournal

authors： Van Ells BL,Madory JE,Hoda RS

更新日期：2007-09-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Synovial sarcoma (SS) is a rare soft tissue tumor, commonly arising in para-articular areas of extremities, but can also present in the head and neck area. However, primary SS of the thyroid gland is an extremely rare tumor which has been reported only five times in previous English literatures. This report presents f...

journal_title：CytoJournal

authors： Park CS,Kim Y,Jeong EH,Kim NI,Choi YD

更新日期：2017-10-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNETs) are rare tumors of the pancreas, which are increasingly diagnosed by endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA). In this retrospective study, we assessed the performance of EUS-FNA in diagnosing PNETs. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We identified 48 cases o...

journal_title：CytoJournal

authors： Bernstein J,Ustun B,Alomari A,Bao F,Aslanian HR,Siddiqui U,Chhieng D,Cai G

更新日期：2013-05-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nodular fasciitis (NF) is a benign myofibroblastic proliferation in soft tissue. The most common sites are extremities, followed by the trunk and head and neck region. It is infrequently seen in the post-auricular region of pinna. CASE PRESENTATION:We present here an interesting case of a young male who had...

journal_title：CytoJournal

authors： Jain D,Khurana N,Jain S

更新日期：2008-11-26 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Leishmaniasis is the prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Demonstration of Leishman-Donovan (LD) bodies in the bone marrow aspirates (BMA) is vital to diagnosis of visceral leishmaniasis (VL). In the present study, we studied the clinicohematological parameters encountered in VL and co...

journal_title：CytoJournal

authors： Kumar V,Agarwal P,Marwah S,Nigam AS,Tiwari A

更新日期：2018-08-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Cell-blocks are paraffin-embedded versions of cytology specimens comparable to the formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue from surgical pathology specimens. They allow various elective ancillary studies on a variety of specimens with enhanced cytopathologic interpretation, including opportunity to perform mole...

journal_title：CytoJournal

authors： Shidham VB

更新日期：2019-06-28 00:00:00