A case of veno-occlusive disease of the liver in Britain associated with herbal tea consumption.

abstract：:This study has shown that different supplies/batches of orcein perform differently and may fail. The "natural" forms generally performed better although the most informative results were obtained with a "synthetic" product. Orcein dye solutions can be used soon after preparation and for up to 7 days without the need f...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Kirkpatrick P

更新日期：1982-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Guaiac faecal occult blood tests are being replaced by faecal immunochemical tests (FIT). We investigated whether faecal haemoglobin concentration (f-Hb) was related to stage in progression of colorectal neoplasia, studying cancer and adenoma characteristics in an evaluation of quantitative FIT as a first-line scr...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Digby J,Fraser CG,Carey FA,McDonald PJ,Strachan JA,Diament RH,Balsitis M,Steele RJ

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antithrombin activities in 30 severely malnourished children and 40 normal children were estimated in clotting tests by thrombin neutralisation as anti-Xa and by a heparin antithrombin assay; and by immunodiffusion as alpha 2-globulin and alpha 1-antitrypsin. The patients' mean alpha 2-globulin was severely depressed,...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Jiménez RA,Jiménez E,Ingram GI,Mora LA,Atmetlla F,Carrillo JM,Vargas W

更新日期：1979-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Low-grade myofibroblastic sarcoma (LGMS) represents a rare soft tissue neoplasm with a predilection for the head and neck. Intra-abdominal LGMS are rare with only four unequivocal examples reported so far. Two further cases in females in their 60s and 70s are analysed here. METHODS:Immunohistochemical stains were...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Agaimy A,Wünsch PH,Schroeder J,Gaumann A,Dietmaier W,Hartmann A,Hofstaedter F,Mentzel T

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Enteroviruses are rare causes of acute focal encephalitis. A fatal case of echovirus type 9 infection is reported in a 9 month old boy who presented with a fever and a macular rash followed by two focal seizures. Echovirus type 9 was isolated from lung tissue after seven days. ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Zuckerman MA,Sheaff M,Martin JE,Gabriel CM

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A post-mortem examination, in the case of a 34-year-old man dying suddenly from head injuries sustained in a road accident, showed early cirrhosis of the liver and associated splenomegaly 17 years after an attack of infective hepatitis. The histology of the thymus showed abnormal changes in the medulla, consisting of ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： CORRIDAN M

更新日期：1963-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Squamous differentiation/squamous metaplasia is often associated with endometrial adenocarcinoma and benign lesions, such as endometrial hyperplasia and chronic endometritis. Morules have distinct histological characteristics, and are referred to as squamous metaplasia or squamoid metaplasia. AIM:To focus o...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Chinen K,Kamiyama K,Kinjo T,Arasaki A,Ihama Y,Hamada T,Iwamasa T

更新日期：2004-09-01 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：:The relationship between the intensity of the delayed hypersensitivity reaction and the dose of antigen used for its elicitation change with time after sensitization. At three weeks the reactions to 100 mug of egg albumen were little different from those to 1 mug but at 14 weeks 100 mug gave much stronger reactions. T...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Jokipii AM,Jokipii L

更新日期：1973-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The sensitivity of an indirect immunofluorescence antibody test (IFAT) and a rapid microagglutination test (RMAT) for the diagnosis of Legionnaires' disease caused by Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1 was evaluated using serum specimens from 119 patients with bacteriologically confirmed infections. The sensitivity of...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Harrison TG,Dournon E,Taylor AG

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Children in a United Kingdom national trial for relapsed non-B lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) had their diagnostic and relapse marrow cytomorphology compared to see what changes occur during the evolution of the disease. METHODS:Each relapse slide was assessed blindly for French American British (FAB) type and oth...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Lilleyman JS,Stevens RF,Hann IM,Gibson BE,Britton JA,Darbyshire PJ,Oakhill A

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The localisation of the translocation breakpoint of the Ewing sarcoma family of tumours shows significant variability on relatively large regions of fusion partner genes. As a consequence, many alternative forms of EWSR1-ETS translocation exist which make the RNA-based molecular diagnostics of Ewing sarcoma family...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Patócs B,Németh K,Garami M,Arató G,Kovalszky I,Szendroi M,Fekete G

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To investigate how clinical microbiology laboratories should report and interpret mixed mould isolates including Aspergillus species from clinical samples and the criteria for susceptibility testing of the isolates. METHODS:Retrospectively collected data from our laboratory information system of moulds isolated b...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Purcell J,McKenna J,Critten P,Denning DW,Hassan IA

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In primary cutaneous melanoma, the sentinel node (SN) biopsy is an accurate method for the staging of the lymph nodes. Positron emission tomography (PET) has been suggested as a useful alternative. However, the sensitivity of PET may be too low to detect SN metastases, which are often small. AIM:To predict ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Mijnhout GS,Hoekstra OS,van Lingen A,van Diest PJ,Adèr HJ,Lammertsma AA,Pijpers R,Meijer S,Teule GJ

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A system using totally disposable self-supporting bedpans requiring no carrier was examined in use in two hospitals. The bedpans and their contents were disposed of by destruction and flushing to waste carried out in a modified Haigh Sluicemaster disposal unit. This incorporates a positively closing and locking lid wi...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Gibson GL

更新日期：1973-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Temporal changes in gastric antibody response were investigated in 113 (51 men, 62 women) patients with confirmed pernicious anaemia. Their ages ranged from 31-92 years (mean (SD 13.2) 66). At diagnosis, parietal cell antibody and intrinsic factor antibody were detected in 90.9% and 39.1% of all patients, respectively...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Davidson RJ,Atrah HI,Sewell HF

更新日期：1989-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Wnt pathway is important in cell signalling transduction and is involved in the pathogenesis of multiple tumour types. A comprehensive analysis of the expression of Wnt signalling pathway proteins in mammary phyllodes tumours (PTs) has not been previously performed. AIMS:To evaluate the immunohistochemi...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Karim RZ,Gerega SK,Yang YH,Horvath L,Spillane A,Carmalt H,Scolyer RA,Lee CS

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pathological findings are described in four cases of a new aminoaciduria in which homocystine is excreted in the urine. All the patients were mentally retarded children. Three of them presented diagnostic features of Marfan's syndrome. Necropsy on one case and biopsy findings in the others are described. Fatty change ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： GIBSON JB,CARSON NA,NEILL DW

更新日期：1964-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fourteen formalin fixed and paraffin wax embedded biopsy specimens from 10 women (age range 34-68) presenting with pseudomembranous trigonitis were studied using a combination of anti-oestrogen receptor monoclonal antibodies in an avidin-biotin immunoperoxidase technique. All epithelial areas showing vaginal metaplasi...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Stephenson TJ,Henry L,Harris SC,Giri DD,Fox M,Underwood JC

更新日期：1989-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Methods are described for the estimation of plasma and urine alpha-amino nitrogen by the colorimetric ninhydrin reaction; in the method for urine, both ammonia and urea are separated by a rapid ion-exchange resin procedure. Two methods of estimation are given; one has the advantage of great simplicity, but involves th...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： MATTHEWS DM,MUIR GG,BARON DN

更新日期：1964-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a recognised cause of morbidity and mortality in immunocompromised individuals. This review will concentrate on recent advances in the understanding of the complex interplay between the host and parasite and the pathological consequences of perturbation of the host immune system. The classic v...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Emery VC

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Autoantibodies against gastric epithelial cells are detectable in up to 50% of patients with chronic, active Helicobacter pylori gastritis. Presence of autoantibodies against canalicular structures within human parietal cells (anticanalicular autoantibodies) correlate with gastric mucosa atrophy. It has been suggested...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Faller G,Steininger H,Appelmelk B,Kirchner T

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To assess the association between Helicobacter pylori-associated gastritis and HLA-DR antigen (class II antigen) expression. METHODS:Fifty endoscopic gastric biopsy specimens were studied for the presence of H pylori, degree and type of inflammation, and for HLA-DR antigen expression in the epithelium. The cases ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Wee A,Teh M,Kang JY

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To detect cells bearing BRAF mutations in colorectal tumour samples and peritoneal washings, using a mismatch ligation assay (MLA). METHODS:DNA from 46 colorectal tumours was studied. Part of exon 15 of the BRAF gene was amplified using the polymerase chain reaction, and T-->A mutations at codon 600 were detected...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Busby K,Morris A

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To compare the sensitivity and specificity of new rabbit monoclonal antibody SP3 with those of mouse monoclonal and rabbit polyclonal antibodies using HER2 amplification defined by chromogenic in situ hybridisation (CISH) as the gold standard. METHODS:Serial sections from tissue microarrays (TMAs) containing 84 b...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Nunes CB,Rocha RM,Reis-Filho JS,Lambros MB,Rocha GF,Sanches FS,Oliveira FN,Gobbi H

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sera from 5171 inpatients have been tested for HBAg and HBAb during the 18-month period ending in December 1972. The incidence of HBAg (0.116%) was similar to that in blood donors (0.119%) in the same area, being tested for the first time by the same technique. By contrast the incidence of HBAb in patients (0.271%) wa...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Payne RW,Barr A,Wallace J

更新日期：1974-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Strong thyroglobulin immunoreactivity within sinus histiocytes in a lymph node draining a papillary thyroid carcinoma was observed in a recent case. This prompted the investigation of whether thyroglobulin immunoreactivity is common in regional lymph nodes in cases of thyroid malignancy. METHODS:Eighty seven lymp...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Venkatraman L,Maxwell P,McCluggage WG

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of radiotherapy on normal buccal mucosa was investigated using the quantitative techniques of cytomorphology (measurement of nuclear and cytoplasmic area) and DNA cytophotometry. These techniques were applied to smears obtained before, during, and after irradiation. Nuclear area and cytoplasmic area increas...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Ogden GR,Cowpe JG,Green MW

更新日期：1989-09-01 00:00:00

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：AIMS:To compare the expression of immunohistochemical variables between benign and malignant components of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumour (MPNST) arising within neurofibroma. METHODS:Eight cases of MPNST arising within a neurofibroma, associated with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), were studied. The areas of...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pathology

authors： Watanabe T,Oda Y,Tamiya S,Masuda K,Tsuneyoshi M

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00