Significance of alpha-subunit HCG demonstrated in breast carcinomas by the immunoperoxidase technique.

abstract：AIM:To determine the prognostic significance and clinical relevance of cathepsin D detected by immunocytochemical assays (ICAs) in breast carcinomas. METHODS:151 patients presenting with palpable or impalpable breast carcinomas and who had not received any kind of adjuvant chemotherapy or endocrine therapy who were op...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Charpin C,Garcia S,Bouvier C,Martini F,Lavaut M,Allasia C,Bonnier P,Andrac L

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Parafibromin is a novel protein product of HRPT2, a recently identified tumour suppressor gene. Mutations of the HRPT2 gene are common in parathyroid carcinomas, and these exhibit reduced protein expression. Parafibromin expression in breast cancer has not been previously studied. AIMS:To determine the dist...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Selvarajan S,Sii LH,Lee A,Yip G,Bay BH,Tan MH,Teh BT,Tan PH

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To investigate the optimal method for the detection of campylobacters from stool samples by comparing selective culture with membrane filtration and the polymerase chain reaction (PCR). METHODS:Three hundred and forty three stool samples were investigated by each of the three methods mentioned above. Selective cu...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Kulkarni SP,Lever S,Logan JM,Lawson AJ,Stanley J,Shafi MS

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Apoptosis can be induced in response to hypoxia. The severity of hypoxia determines whether cells become apoptotic or adapt to hypoxia and survive. A hypoxic environment devoid of nutrients prevents the cell undergoing energy dependent apoptosis and cells become necrotic. Apoptosis regulatory proteins are delicately b...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Greijer AE,van der Wall E

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prostaglandin E(2) (PGE(2)) was infused intravenously to eight women for the termination of pregnancy and tests of platelet function: coagulation and fibrinolysis were studied before and during the infusion.Platelet adhesiveness, as measured by a cellophane membrane test-cell system, was significantly diminished by PG...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Howie PW,Calder AA,Forbes CD,Prentice CR

更新日期：1973-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A method of typing isolates of Proteus mirabilis and Proteus vulgaris is described based on the sensitivity of the organisms to bacteriocine. Twelve standard proteocine producing strains were selected from a large number of isolates tested, and from these liquid proteocine preparations were prepared. The sensitivities...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Al-Jumaili IJ

更新日期：1975-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:HeLa 229 cells were infected with genital tract strains of Chlamydia trachomatis. After incubation for varying times the infected cells were fixed and stained with the fluorescent DNA binding dyes Hoechst 33258 or DAPI for comparison with conventional Giemsa stain. Fluorochrome-treated preparations were examined by in...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Salari SH,Ward ME

更新日期：1979-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Plasma antithrombin levels were measured by clotting, immunological, and amidolytic methods on two groups of subjects: 20 normal individuals and nine patients studied serially post-operatively (hip replacement). The postoperative patients were observed for the emergence of deep-vein thrombosis using 125I-fibrinogen up...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： McLellan DS,Devlin JD,Heyse-Moore GH,Aronstam A

更新日期：1980-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper illustrates a simple method of necropsy dissection of the abdominal organs after abdominal surgery. The organs are removed in one block as per the method described by Letulle. A retroperitoneal approach is then used. Structures are dissected away in a series of layers using the vasculature for guidance. Thi...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Culora GA,Roche WR

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ewing's sarcoma and peripheral primitive neuroectodermal tumour (pPNET) are now regarded as two morphological ends of a spectrum of neoplasms, characterised by a t(11;22) or other related chromosomal translocation involving the EWS gene on chromosome 22 and referred to as Ewing family of tumours (EFTs). EFTs...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： McCluggage WG,Sumathi VP,Nucci MR,Hirsch M,Dal Cin P,Wells M,Flanagan AM,Fisher C

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:A series of patients with myeloma were investigated to assess whether immunological risk factors predisposing to serious infection could be identified. METHODS:Patients (n = 102) with predominantly plateau phase myeloma were monitored prospectively for infections. Immunological parameters including total non-para...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Hargreaves RM,Lea JR,Griffiths H,Faux JA,Holt JM,Reid C,Bunch C,Lee M,Chapel HM

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tubulocystic carcinoma (TCC) is a very rare renal tumour with unique gross and microscopic features, alternatively considered as low-grade collecting duct carcinoma. Recent studies favoured distinction of TCC from collecting duct carcinoma, and some cases of TCC synchronously coexisting with other renal cell tumour su...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Chen N,Nie L,Gong J,Chen X,Xu M,Chen M,Zhou Q

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is growing evidence of histopathological changes in autopsied individuals infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2); however, data on histopathological changes in autopsied patients with eradicated COVID-19 are limited. We performed an autopsy on a Caucasian female in her 80s, wh...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Schwensen HF,Borreschmidt LK,Storgaard M,Redsted S,Christensen S,Madsen LB

更新日期：2020-07-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To assess the incidence of nocardia infection over 15 years in a tertiary care hospital. METHODS:Over a 15 year period, Nocardia spp were isolated from 20 patients hospitalised at the Geneva University Hospitals, Switzerland. RESULTS:Sixteen patients had one or more underlying conditions. The median time between...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Matulionyte R,Rohner P,Uçkay I,Lew D,Garbino J

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Myospherulosis is a rare condition characterised by sac-like structures containing spheroid bodies in cysts or cystic spaces in the tissue. This condition has not previously been reported in the liver. The association with previous portal vein embolisation using a mixture of butyl 2-cyanoacrylate and ethiodised oi...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Lui PC,Luk IS,Lee CK,Lui YH,Leung CY,Choi CH

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient with multiple injuries developed a severe coagulation defect due to a deficiency of vitamin K. None of the usual predisposing factors was present and the patient's diet was very poor. Dietary deficiency of vitamin K and the importance of antibiotic therapy in its production are discussed. ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Colvin BT,Lloyd MJ

更新日期：1977-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To develop a rapid, sensitive, and safe method for the analysis of von Willebrand factor (vWf) multimers in plasma or platelet lysates. METHOD:Analysis of vWf multimers was carried out by sodium dodecyl sulphate-agarose discontinuous gel electrophoresis followed by protein transfer to nitrocellulose membranes by ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Cumming AM,Wensley RT

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To investigate the correlation between centrally assessed human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) immunohistochemistry (IHC) and fluorescence in situ hybridisation (FISH) results and response to treatment of patients with metastatic breast cancer enrolled in a first-line, phase II, open-label, 3-weekly tra...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Hofmann M,Stoss O,Gaiser T,Kneitz H,Heinmöller P,Gutjahr T,Kaufmann M,Henkel T,Rüschoff J

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Current techniques for lymphocyte transformation are evaluated and criticised. A simple technique, designed to meet these criticisms, is described in detail, with particular reference to lymphocyte separation and scoring methods. ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Pentycross CR

更新日期：1968-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new monoclonal antibody, Ber-EP4, directed against a partially formol resistant epitope on the protein moiety of two 34 kilodalton and 39 kilodalton glycopolypeptides on human epithelial cells is described. Immunostaining of a wide range of normal and neoplastic human tissues and cell lines showed that all carcinoma...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Latza U,Niedobitek G,Schwarting R,Nekarda H,Stein H

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Accurate diagnosis of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is essential for optimal treatment, prevention and control. There are two reference assays for CDI diagnosis: the cell cytotoxicity assay (CCTA) and toxigenic culture (TC). Importantly, these tests actually detect different targets: CCTA detects the presence ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Planche T,Wilcox M

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To investigate the role of needle core biopsy (NCB) in the preoperative assessment of impalpable breast lesions, mainly derived from the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) and to assess our own modifications to a suggested system for the classification of breast NCBs. METHODS:The NCB, fine needle aspiration ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Ibrahim AE,Bateman AC,Theaker JM,Low JL,Addis B,Tidbury P,Rubin C,Briley M,Royle GT

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The isotopic estimation of the cortisol secretion rate in man is now an accepted and reliable method of assaying adrenal cortical function.Seven years' experience with its clinical use is reviewed and some practical aspects of technique are considered. The mean normal resting cortisol secretion rate is 16.2 +/- 5.7 mg...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： COPE CL,PEARSON J

更新日期：1965-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with congenital lung cysts are at increased risk of developing carcinoma, but the mechanisms concerned are not clear. The case of a young adult who developed a bronchioloalveolar carcinoma associated with a cystic congenital adenomatoid malformation is reported. The adjacent lung showed an unusual intra-alveo...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Sheffield EA,Addis BJ,Corrin B,McCabe MM

更新日期：1987-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A method for the simultaneous labelling of terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase (TdT) and membrane antigens is described. TdT is visualised in the cell nucleus with the peroxidase-antiperoxidase (PAP) method, and the immunogold method is used in combination with monoclonal antibodies against membrane antigens. The mo...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Tavares de Castro J,San Miguel JF,Soler J,Catovsky D

更新日期：1984-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Carcinoma-associated fibroblast (CAF) as prominent cell type of the tumour microenvironment has complex interaction with both the cancer cells and other non-neoplastic surrounding cells. The CAF-derived regulators and extracellular matrix proteins can support cancer progression by providing a protective microenvironme...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Valcz G,Sipos F,Tulassay Z,Molnar B,Yagi Y

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To study the oesophageal histological changes in long term users of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) compared with patients not receiving these drugs. METHODS:Ninety eight patients were studied, 53 of whom had taken NSAIDs for three years; 45 had not. Oesophageal biopsy specimens were taken from hea...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Taha AS,Dahill S,Nakshabendi I,Lee FD,Sturrock RD,Russell RI

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The separation of mesothelial hyperplasia from early malignant mesothelioma remains one of the most difficult problems in histopathology. Inconclusive cases are termed "atypical mesothelial hyperplasia" and treated expectantly. A 49 year old male pipeline engineer was diagnosed as having atypical mesothelial hyperplas...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Scurry J,Duggan MA

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Severe osteomalacia (confirmed by the examination of thin undecalcified bone biopsy sections) associated with hypophosphataemia developed in a 60 year old woman. A skeletal x-ray survey showed a lytic lesion in the right proximal femur, and this was curetted, showing a vascular tumour. The patient's symptoms improved ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： McClure J,Smith PS

更新日期：1987-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sink drains in a medical-surgical intensive care unit (ICU) were cultured during six consecutive weeks as part of a seven month prospective study of acquisition of Pseudomonas aeruginosa by ICU patients. Isolates were typed serologically and by aminoglycoside and chlorhexidine susceptibility patterns. All 11 sinks con...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Levin MH,Olson B,Nathan C,Kabins SA,Weinstein RA

更新日期：1984-04-01 00:00:00