Haematological features of primary myelodysplastic syndromes (PMDS) at initial presentation: a study of 118 cases.

abstract：:A case of extramedullary myeloblastic transformation of chronic myeloid leukaemia is reported. This was characterised by an unusual clinical and haematological course and showed a unique cytogenetic pattern. ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Flanagan NG,Harrison CJ,Harry DS,Ridway JC

更新日期：1985-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty five specimens of branchial cyst from the same number of patients have been examined. On staining with haematoxylin and eosin a consistent finding was that the mural lymphoid follicles were always aligned with their mantle zones towards the luminal epithelium. With conventional staining lymphatic sinuses were n...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Crocker J,Jenkins R

更新日期：1985-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A "Centrifichem" centrifugal analyser was found using a double fluorescence/bacterial tracer method to be a source of airborne and surface contamination in the laboratory. The airborne contamination was controlled by a modification incorporating a filter. Ubiquitous surface contamination generally accompanied the proc...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Kennedy DA,Stevens JF,Horn AN

更新日期：1988-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine the frequency, pattern and distribution of stromal keratin expression in phyllodes tumours if any, which may impact diagnostic approaches. METHODS:The clinicopathological features of 109 phyllodes tumours comprising 70 (64.2%) benign, 30 (27.5%) borderline and nine (8.3%) malignant grades were evaluat...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Chia Y,Thike AA,Cheok PY,Yong-Zheng Chong L,Man-Kit Tse G,Tan PH

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Malignant histiocytosis (histiocytic medullary reticulosis) in a 45-year-old white man is described. Unusual features were presentation as a surgical emergency with signs of obstruction and peritonitis due to an ileal tumour and extensive spindle cell differentiation. Problems in the differential diagnosis of malignan...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Macgillivray JB,Duthie JS

更新日期：1977-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It was postulated that the short chain fatty acids (SCFA) produced by anaerobic bacteria might serve as microbial markers in purulent material. Eighteen pus specimens from various sources were analysed by gas-liquid chromatography (GLC), and the SCFA detected were compared with the microorganisms isolated by conventio...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Ladas S,Arapakis G,Malamou-Ladas H,Palikaris G,Arseni A

更新日期：1979-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report describes a case of myelofibrosis presenting as spinal cord compression on account of extramedullary haemopoietic tissue encroaching upon the spinal cord from a large pelvic mass. ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Horwood E,Dowson H,Gupta R,Kaczmarski R,Williamson M

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:SF3B1 is the largest subunit of the Spliceosome Factor 3b (SF3B) complex and part of the U2 small nuclear ribosomal protein. It functions as an important part of spliceosomal assembly, converting precursor messenger RNA (mRNA) to mRNA ready for ribosomal translation. Mutations of SF3B1 are commonly seen in myelodyspla...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Foy A,McMullin MF

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To institute recommendations from a laboratory turnround time study; to evaluate audit methods; and to quantify improvements achieved. METHODS:Changes to result report distribution and specimen delivery were affected by posting results directly from the laboratory followed by the introduction of a twice daily cou...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Smellie WS,Galloway PJ,Johnston JI

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The perforin mediated pathway is the major pathway of cytotoxicity induced by activated T cells and natural killer cells, and may be involved in the development of pulmonary fibrosis. METHODS:Perforin and granzyme B expression were examined in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis by means of immunohistochemistry, and pe...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Miyazaki H,Kuwano K,Yoshida K,Maeyama T,Yoshimi M,Fujita M,Hagimoto N,Yoshida R,Nakanishi Y

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To assess A103 (melan-A) immunoreactivity in a range of ovarian sex cord stromal tumours and to evaluate it for the differential diagnosis of other neoplasms. METHODS:Paraffin embedded tissue sections from 45 sex cord stromal tumours and 44 potential histological mimics were examined immunohistochemically using t...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Stewart CJ,Nandini CL,Richmond JA

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the natural history of patients with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis by means of a prospective histological study. METHODS:One thousand five hundred and seventy one patients underwent liver biopsy at the Western Infirmary in Glasgow during the 10 year period 1985 to 1994. All biopsies were reported by...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Evans CD,Oien KA,MacSween RN,Mills PR

更新日期：2002-09-01 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：:This report describes a case of mucinous carcinoma and Müllerian metaplasia arising within an appendiceal duplication cyst found incidentally during an emergency Caesarian section. Intestinal duplication cysts are rare and although there are occasional reports of malignant transformation, this is the first case where ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Sington JD,Warren BF,Manek S

更新日期：2002-07-01 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：:Activation of the complement system, the main humoral mediator of inflammation, is restrained by the action of enzyme inhibitors including alpha 1-antitrypsin. Deficiency leads to chronic liver disease in about one in five children with this genetic defect. Complement activation was investigated in 34 children with al...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Littleton ET,Bevis L,Hansen LJ,Peakman M,Mowat AP,Mieli-Vergani G,Vergani D

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The histopathological diagnosis of low-grade dysplasia (LGD) in Barrett's oesophagus (BO) is associated with poor interobserver agreement and guidelines dictate expert review. To facilitate nationwide expert review in the Netherlands, a web-based digital review panel has been set up, which currently consists of ei...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Klaver E,van der Wel M,Duits L,Pouw R,Seldenrijk K,Offerhaus J,Visser M,Ten Kate F,Biermann K,Brosens L,Doukas M,Huysentruyt C,Karrenbeld A,Kats-Ugurlu G,van der Laan J,van Lijnschoten I,Moll F,Ooms A,Tijssen J,Meij

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serious infection caused by Lancefield group C streptococci is unusual in man. Two unrelated deaths associated with these organisms in a 55 year old woman who died after three days of diarrhoea and vomiting, and in a 65 old man who died after a week of non-specific symptoms, are presented. Post mortem examination show...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Bateman AC,Ramsay AD,Pallett AP

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To investigate the physical status of human papillomavirus 16 (HPV-16) in low grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (LSILs) as a means of determining the percentage of viral integration. METHODS:Ninety two LSIL/HPV positive Thin Prep(TM) samples were initially tested for the E6 gene by the polymerase chain react...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Gallo G,Bibbo M,Bagella L,Zamparelli A,Sanseverino F,Giovagnoli MR,Vecchione A,Giordano A

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The terminology applied to vascular anomalies has been variable in previously published literature making interpretation suboptimal. The International Society for the Study of Vascular Anomalies (ISSVA) has proposed a revised classification based on clinical features and histopathological findings. This clas...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Al-Adnani M,Williams S,Rampling D,Ashworth M,Malone M,Sebire NJ

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gonococcal isolates resistant to ciprofloxacin collected from 2004 to 2005, in the Pretoria region, were characterised using Neisseria gonorrhoeae multi-antigen sequence typing (NG-MAST). The isolates were obtained from men presenting with urethritis to primary healthcare clinics and general practitioners. All isolate...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： De Jongh M,Dangor Y,Ison CA,Hoosen AA

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rocket-line immunoelectrophoresis (R-LIE) with antigen containing intermediate gel, and co-agglutination utilising protein A-containing staphylococci coated with specific antibodies, were adapted for serotyping the prototypes of group B meningococci. Both were found to have the same specificity as agar gel double diff...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Danielsson D,Olcén P

更新日期：1979-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two cancer-associated proteins, carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) and pregnancy-associated alpha2 glycoprotein (PAG), together with 13 normal serum proteins were measured in the serum and effusion fluid of patients with ascites and pleural effusions. The results indicate that CEA measurement in effusion fluid is more eff...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Booth SN,Lakin G,Dykes PW,Burnett D,Bradwell AR

更新日期：1977-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mycosis fungoides (MF) is the most common skin lymphoid neoplasm. In initial stages, differential diagnosis of MF from other benign dermal lymphoid infiltrates (BDLI) may be impossible on morphological basis alone. In previous studies, only deletion of CD7 in MF proved to be of diagnostic help, but not the r...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Lira M,Schenka AA,Magna LA,Cotta AC,Cintra ML,de Souza EM,Brousset P,Vassallo J

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nasal biopsy findings in malignant histiocytosis presenting clinically as lethal midline granuloma are characterised by necrosis and infiltration of atypical histiocytic cells with a diffuse positive reaction for non-specific esterase. This cellular character was common to midline malignant reticulosis, and midline ma...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Aozasa K

更新日期：1982-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:During the last decade, whole slide images (WSI) have been used in many areas of pathology such as teaching, research, digital archiving, teleconsultation and quality assurance testing. However, WSI have not regularly been used for routine diagnosis, because of the lack of validation studies. AIM:To test th...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Al-Janabi S,Huisman A,Vink A,Leguit RJ,Offerhaus GJ,Ten Kate FJ,van Dijk MR,van Diest PJ

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Group-specific polysaccharides of Neisseria meningitidis groups A and C have been demonstrated by means of a rapid, sensitive slide agglutination test with latex particles coated with antibodies. In this manner, the diagnosis can be made from the cerebrospinal fluid of patients with meningococcal meningitis caused by ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Severin WP

更新日期：1972-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic myelomonocytic leukaemia (CMML) is a myelodysplastic syndrome with a diverse clinical spectrum. A case of a 60 year old man with CMML who developed cardiac tamponade is reported. Cytological examination of the pericardial effusion fluid showed extramedullary haemopoiesis. Serous effusions are well recognised i...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Bradford CR,Smith SR,Wallis JP

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aztreonam blood agar, a new selective medium for Gram positive aerobic bacteria, was evaluated in comparison with conventional media for skin swabs. Aztreonam agar increased the number of isolates of Staphylococcus aureus by 17%. By producing purer growths on primary isolation, it significantly speeded up the identifi...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Wood W,Harvey G,Olson ES,Reid TM

更新日期：1993-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)-associated precancerous lesions may be adenomatous or non-adenomatous with various histomorphologies. We aim to validate the newly proposed classification, to explore the neoplastic nature of the non-adenomatous lesions and to elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying the diffe...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Gui X,Köbel M,Ferraz JG,Iacucci M,Ghosh S,Liu S,Ou Y,Perizzolo M,Winkfein RJ,Rambau P,Demetrick DJ

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00