Steroid hormone receptor and COX-2 expression in chordoma.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Blood specimen hemolysis is a major cause of sample recollection in the neonatal intensive care unit. We aimed to reduce the hemolysis rate from 6.3% at baseline to less than 4% within the 9 months' duration of the study. METHODS:Intravenous infusion of lipid emulsion during sample collection, sample collec...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Tolan NV,Kaleta EJ,Fang JL,Colby CE,Carey WA,Karon BS,Baumann NA

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cytopathologic smears and/or imprints of human adrenal cortex (9 cases) and its disorders were examined, including adrenocortical nodule (3 cases), adrenocortical adenoma (23 cases), carcinoma (8 cases), and renal cell carcinoma (6 cases). Immunocytochemistry directed against 3 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase and ad...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Sasano H,Shizawa S,Nagura H

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirty-five consecutive renal biopsy specimens were evaluated by light histology using paraffin and glycol methacrylate embedding. The clarity of the renal structures was found to be much better, and the renal lesions better defined, using glycol methyacrylate embedding. ...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Agodoa LC,Striker GE,Chi E

更新日期：1975-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) reagent test systems, General Diagnostics Automated APTT, American Dade Actin FS, and Pacific Hemostasis (Thromboscreen KAPTT) reagent, containing different activators for the APTT assay, were evaluated for their precision and sensitivity to factor deficiencies in the...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Turi DC,Peerschke EI

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cervical cone biopsy has become an important surgical procedure for endocervical adenocarcinoma in situ (AIS), especially for patients who desire to retain their fertility. Establishing the usefulness of the endocervical margin status in cone biopsy specimens as a predictor of residual AIS is paramount. We examined th...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Goldstein NS,Mani A

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:T-cell large granular lymphocytic (T-LGL) leukemia is associated with B-cell lymphomas (BCLs), especially small BCLs. We aimed to explore and expand upon its association with BCLs. Methods:We retrospectively studied clinicopathologic features of T-LGL leukemia patients with coexisting BCL from January 2001 t...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Goyal T,Thakral B,Wang SA,Bueso-Ramos CE,Shi M,Jevremovic D,Morice WG,Zhang QY,George TI,Foucar KK,Bhattacharyya S,Bagg A,Rogers HJ,Bodo J,Durkin L,Hsi ED

更新日期：2018-01-29 00:00:00

abstract：:A computer software package written in Dibol for a PDP 8/E computer is described that is designed for the needs of the cytology department of a moderate-sized private medical laboratory. Computerized accessioning of cases, report preparation and printing, historical filing, activity summary reports, and direct patient...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Ashworth CT,McConnell TH,Ashworth RD,Nielsen CR,Sanford J

更新日期：1979-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Auto Microbic System (AMS) is an almost completely automated system, capable of identifying Enterobacteriaceae after 8 hours, and some glucose nonfermenters after 13 hours of incubation. The Autobac ID system is a mechanized, computer-assisted system capable of identifying Enterobacteriaceae and many nonfermentati...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Barry AL,Gavan TL,Badal RE,Telenson MJ

更新日期：1982-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In lung transplant recipients, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) is mainly performed to detect infectious agents. However, in addition to microorganisms, epithelial cell atypia may be identified, and determination of its significance is necessary. Specimens obtained at BAL in lung and heart-lung transplant recipients (LTRs...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Ohori NP

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiac-related death has been reported following strenuous exercise, and biochemical markers predicting adverse outcomes would be useful. Despite the fact the myeloperoxidase (MPO) release may precede myocardial injury and identify at-risk patients earlier than traditional markers, information on the effects of marat...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Melanson SE,Green SM,Wood MJ,Neilan TG,Lewandrowski EL

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fixed lymphoma tissues from 11 patients seropositive for human T-cell leukemia virus type I (HTLV-I) antibodies were analyzed for proviral sequences by the polymerase chain reaction. Typical adult T-cell leukemia/lymphomas (ATLLs) from nine patients were positive for HTLV-I sequences. In contrast, one of two lymphomas...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Shibata D,Tokunaga M,Sasaki N,Nanba K

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute toxic hepatic necrosis is common and may be fatal. Predicting clinical outcome may be aided by following serum markers that could indicate recovery or may signify massive (substantial) destruction of functional liver mass. Previously, in a published case of chloroform poisoning, we serially assayed serum biomark...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Horn KD,Wax P,Schneider SM,Martin TG,Nine JS,Moraca MA,Virji MA,Aronica PA,Rao KN

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One of the functions of von Willebrand factor (vWF) is to serve as a carrier of clotting factor VIII (FVIII). Deficiency of this function results in the von Willebrand disease (vWD) variant type 2N, which resembles hemophilia A. We describe a new sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) to study the ability ...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Casonato A,Pontara E,Zerbinati P,Zucchetto A,Girolami A

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:The plasma-thrombin method is commonly used to make cell blocks from fine-needle aspiration (FNA) samples but requires centrifugation. We describe a modification to this method that does not require centrifugation for use in resource-limited settings. Methods:Pooled fresh plasma is aliquoted into 2-mL Eppen...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Aisagbonhi O,Birungi A,Atwine R,Behayo P,Ayebaziwe B,Roberts D,Tambouret R

更新日期：2018-07-03 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of Torulopsis glabrata endocarditis involving the mitral valve is reported. Endocarditis developed during convalescence from severe abdominal trauma and was associated with fungemia. Morphologically characteristic organisms were present in the mitral valve. ...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Heffner DK,Franklin WA

更新日期：1978-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe 13 cases in which the submucosa and muscularis mucosae of the gastrointestinal tract exhibited a focal or diffuse increase of elastin fibers. This elastosis or elastofibromatous change most commonly manifested as a colonic polyp and usually was found during screening colonoscopy. Gastric and small intestin...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Hobbs CM,Burch DM,Sobin LH

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Breast cancer in men is a rare condition affecting only 1,000 men each year in the United States. Hormonal, genetic, and perhaps environmental factors appear to be important in development of the disease. Clinically, breast cancer in men resembles that seen in woman. Histologically the diseases are indistinguishable, ...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Hecht JR,Winchester DJ

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:To evaluate the prevalence of potentially unnecessary repeat testing (PURT) and the associated economic burden for an inpatient population at a large academic medical facility. Methods:We evaluated all inpatient test orders during 2016 for PURT by comparing the intertest times to published recommendations. ...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Hueth KD,Jackson BR,Schmidt RL

更新日期：2018-05-31 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors tested a newly-developed computerized laser scanning cytometer (LSC) as a means of performing immunophenotypic analysis of hematologic specimens within their community hospital. Results were compared on a case-by-case basis with parallel flow cytometric and immunohistochemical data. A total of 71 specimens...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Clatch RJ,Walloch JL,Zutter MM,Kamentsky LA

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of direct thrombin inhibitors (DTIs) for prophylactic or therapeutic anticoagulation is increasing because of the predictable bioavailability and short half-life of these DTIs. However, in certain situations, indication of the concentration is warranted. We investigated the effects of 3 DTIs (lepirudin, argatr...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Curvers J,van de Kerkhof D,Stroobants AK,van den Dool EJ,Scharnhorst V

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Pure erythroid leukemia (PEL) is exceptionally rare in the pediatric setting. Four pediatric PEL cases with t(1;16)(p31;q24) NFIA-CBFA2T3 were reported previously. We present a case of an infant with PEL presenting with erythroblastic sarcoma and harboring a novel t(1;8)(p31.3;q21.3) NFIA-RUNX1T1 fusion dete...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： King RL,Siaghani PJ,Wong K,Edlefsen K,Shane L,Howard MT,Reichard KK,Mai M,Viswanatha DS,Greipp PT,Goble TA,Ruiz M,Hara H

更新日期：2020-12-14 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Overuse of laboratory tests is a persistent issue. We examined the use and overuse of serum immunofixation electrophoresis and serum free light chain assays to develop an algorithm for optimizing utilization. METHODS:A retrospective review of all tests, for investigation of monoclonal gammopathies, for all ...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Heaton C,Vyas SG,Singh G

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Loss of intercellular adhesion facilitates tumor invasion. To clarify the relation between altered expression of cell adhesion molecules and progression of T1 superficial bladder tumors, 101 cases (71 T1 tumors, 30 T2/T3 tumors) were examined immunohistochemically for E-cadherin and alpha-, beta-, and gamma-catenins. ...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Clairotte A,Lascombe I,Fauconnet S,Mauny F,Félix S,Algros MP,Bittard H,Kantelip B

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In patients infected with HIV, high-grade B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphomas (NHL), including the small noncleaved cell (SNCC) category, exhibit pleomorphic features, which makes precise definition difficult. Sixty-nine pathologic specimens with HIV-related systemic lymphomas, including 42 SNCC, 20 immunoblastic lymphomas...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Carbone A,Gloghini A,Gaidano G,Cilia AM,Bassi P,Polito P,Vaccher E,Saglio G,Tirelli U

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We noticed almost routine disparate results in margin lengths when colorectal specimens are measured in vivo by the surgeon and in vitro by the pathologist. We studied 26 sigmoid and rectum specimens to document the amount of organ shrinkage after surgical removal and fixation. Each specimen had a 5.0-cm segment at ea...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Goldstein NS,Soman A,Sacksner J

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Although diffuse alveolar damage, a subtype of acute lung injury (ALI), is the most common microscopic pattern in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), other pathologic patterns have been described. The aim of the study was to review autopsies from COVID-19 decedents to evaluate the spectrum of pathology and ...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： De Michele S,Sun Y,Yilmaz MM,Katsyv I,Salvatore M,Dzierba AL,Marboe CC,Brodie D,Patel NM,Garcia CK,Saqi A

更新日期：2020-11-04 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous reports have indicated that patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)-associated coronavirus infection could develop atypical pneumonia with fulminant pulmonary edema. However, the target cells of SARS viral infection have not been characterized in detail. We report the pathologic findings of the...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Chow KC,Hsiao CH,Lin TY,Chen CL,Chiou SH

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We compared the morphologic findings of different types of marginal zone B-cell lymphoma (MZL) involving the bone marrow (BM), including 18 splenic (SMZL), 6 extranodal (mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma), and 6 nodal cases. The median percentage of BM involvement was 15%, and multiple overlapping patterns of...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Inamdar KV,Medeiros LJ,Jorgensen JL,Amin HM,Schlette EJ

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The incidence of lymphoproliferative disorders (LPDs) is increasing in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) due to population growth, aging, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Despite significant burden, resources for diagnosis and treatment of LPDs are limited, with little infrastructure to deliver modern patholog...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Montgomery ND,Liomba NG,Kampani C,Krysiak R,Stanley CC,Tomoka T,Kamiza S,Dhungel BM,Gopal S,Fedoriw Y

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a child with renal failure and oliguria due to hyperoxaluria myelophthisis developed as a result of extensive bone-marrow replacement with calcium oxalate crystals and an accompanying fibrous proliferations. The histopathology associated with this metabolic disorder was demonstrated in posterior iliac crest bone-ma...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： McKenna RW,Dehner LP

更新日期：1976-12-01 00:00:00