Fine needle sampling without aspiration.

abstract：:Recent controversies both in Australia and overseas have focused public attention on autopsy practice. It has become apparent that there is an increasing expectation amongst the public for more detailed information concerning autopsy procedures and, in particular, tissue retention. This article attempts to review the ...

journal_title：Pathology

authors： Lynch MJ

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To demonstrate that Flinders Island spotted fever (FISF), a spotted fever group rickettsial infection caused by Rickettsia honei, is found not only on Flinders Island (Bass Strait), Tasmania, but elsewhere in south-east Australia. METHODS:Cases of FISF were identified by rickettsial serology, culture and the detec...

journal_title：Pathology

authors： Unsworth NB,Stenos J,McGregor AR,Dyer JR,Graves SR

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although most carcinomas of the bladder occur de novo, some vesical lesions progress to malignancy over time. These lesions appear morphologically benign, but often harbour genetic changes that signify their malignant potential. Despite their benign appearance, accurate identification is important given that these pat...

journal_title：Pathology

authors： Samaratunga H,Martignoni G,Egevad L,Delahunt B

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serial bone marrow aspirates were obtained from 16 adults with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) before and after a single infusion of cytarabine (5.0 mg/kg i.v. over 30 min). Changes in the proliferative activity of the leukaemic myeloblasts were monitored by determination of the labelling index (LI) and the mitotic inde...

journal_title：Pathology

authors： Buchanan JG,Matthews JR,Postlewaight BF,Upsdell M

更新日期：1979-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 14 yr old girl presented with a large cystic mass in the transverse mesocolon which was completely excised. Cystic lymphangioma was diagnosed, based on the specific histologic, immunoperoxidase and ultrastructural findings. ...

journal_title：Pathology

authors： Yuen ST,Ng IO,Ho J,Ma L

更新日期：1992-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Histopathologists are encountering intra-lobular epithelial proliferations more frequently in core biopsies taken from lesions identified in mammographic breast screening programmes. In particular, columnar cell lesions are increasingly being seen in core biopsies taken for the histological assessment of mammographica...

journal_title：Pathology

authors： Pinder SE,Provenzano E,Reis-Filho JS

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:In hereditary colorectal cancer (CRC) disorders such as familial adenomatous polyposis and hereditary non-polyposis colon cancer, the identification of germline mutations greatly assists in the clinical management of families. In addition, study of somatic mutations in the cancers themselves (both hereditary and s...

journal_title：Pathology

authors： Young J,Barker M,Fraser L,Walsh MD,Spring K,Biden KG,Hopper JL,Leggett BA,Jass JR

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Staining for iron showed previously overlooked intra-alveolar siderophages widely distributed in the lungs of two pairs of siblings, all of whom had hospital admissions for apparent life-threatening events (ALTEs) before dying suddenly at home. A mother and babysitter were convicted of their murder and manslaughter re...

journal_title：Pathology

authors： Becroft DM,Lockett BK

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antibodies that bind phospholipid (anti-phospholipid antibodies [APA]) are a focus of major interest to both clinical and laboratory personnel across a variety of disciplines because of the assortment of disorders with which they are reportedly associated. A solid phase assay using cardiolipin as the test phospholipid...

journal_title：Pathology

authors： Favaloro EJ,Silvestrini R,Mohammed A

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A study of 103 fetal adrenals obtained from stillborn fetuses and those dying in the neonatal period was performed to assess the significance of definitive cortex cystic change, compact cell change and lipid patterns, and their relationship to other pathological processes. The findings confirm that these changes are m...

journal_title：Pathology

authors： Delprado WJ,Baird PJ

更新日期：1984-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mycoplasma-like organisms (MLO) are non-cultivated intracellular cell wall deficient pathogenic bacteria with a distinctive ultrastructural appearance. Diagnosis of MLO disease rests on finding the organisms in parasitized cells using a transmission electron microscope. MLO are a well studied cause of transmissible ch...

journal_title：Pathology

authors： Johnson L,Wirostko E,Wirostko B

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Colonic mucosal biopsies from patients with melanosis coli were examined by electron microscopy. They showed apoptosis of colonic surface epithelial cells and phagocytosis of resulting apoptotic bodies by intraepithelial macrophages. The latter migrated to the lamina propria where intracellular degradation of the apop...

journal_title：Pathology

authors： Walker NI,Smith MM,Smithers BM

更新日期：1993-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In situ stages of malignancy have been characterised in various neoplasms. Mesothelioma in situ (MIS) has been a controversial diagnosis, lacking clear diagnostic criteria and understanding as to whether it is truly a premalignant lesion in the progression of malignant mesothelioma (MM). Originally understood as a con...

journal_title：Pathology

authors： Pulford E,Henderson DW,Klebe S

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Review of problematic melanocytic consultation cases has enabled identification of the most common variants of benign melanocytic proliferations which can be confused with melanoma. Apart from Spitz naevus, the most common in this group of lesions are pigmented spindle cell naevus and atypical dermal nodule. Potential...

journal_title：Pathology

authors： Cook MG

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Associations between histologically defined proliferative, but benign, epithelial disorders of the breast and risk factors for breast carcinoma were examined in 568 patients whose breast biopsies were submitted consecutively to the laboratory. Some disorders were associated with multiparity. Blunt duct adenosis was as...

journal_title：Pathology

authors： Cook MG,Rohan TE

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Serum cobalamin (cbl, vitamin B(12)) tests are routinely ordered for investigating conditions potentially amenable to cbl supplementation. This study aimed to systematically assess the evidence of diagnostic accuracy for serum cbl tests across patient subgroups. METHODS:Seven medical databases were searched (1990...

journal_title：Pathology

authors： Willis CD,Elshaug AG,Milverton JL,Watt AM,Metz MP,Hiller JE,ASTUTE Health Study Group.

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To compare the relative diagnostic efficacy of several different tests used to establish a diagnosis of phaeochromocytoma, in patients with a proven diagnosis of phaeochromocytoma, and in hospital patients with significant disease of other types. METHODS:We prospectively compared biochemical markers of catecholami...

journal_title：Pathology

authors： Hickman PE,Leong M,Chang J,Wilson SR,McWhinney B

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neuroendocrine (NE) tumours are uncommon in the gynecological tract. In addition to their histological features, what defines NE carcinoma is the expression of markers such as chromogranin, synaptophysin and neural cell adhesion molecule (CD56) by immunohistochemistry (IHC). Although limited data have demonstrated tha...

journal_title：Pathology

authors： Moritz AW,Schlumbrecht MP,Nadji M,Pinto A

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:AxI, Dtk and Mer are recently described receptors that constitute a new receptor tyrosine kinase subfamily. They bind the vitamin K-dependent protein growth-arrest-specific gene 6 (Gas6) that is structurally related to the anticoagulation factor protein S. Studies suggest a role for these receptors in developmental pr...

journal_title：Pathology

authors： Crosier KE,Crosier PS

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Lignocaine, a topical anaesthetic agent, is generally used in variable concentrations usually between 2% and 4% on the vocal cords prior to flexible bronchoscopy and bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) procedures. The aim of this study was to investigate whether 2% or 1% lignocaine significantly inhibits the growth of org...

journal_title：Pathology

authors： Chandan SS,Faoagali J,Wainwright CE

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The performance of the Hemalog D on routine blood samples from patients was assessed over a 6 wk period, 500 samples being studied in detail. The performance of the Hematrak was assessed on 85 routine blood samples. It was found that in our hospital population at least 58% of blood samples counted by the Hemalog D wou...

journal_title：Pathology

authors： Bain BJ,Scott D,Scott TJ

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since 1967 the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia has been providing an external quality assurance programme in microbiology. The number of participants has risen from 70 to 222, and the samples distributed for investigation have increased in quantity, now totalling 35-40 per annum, and in variety, so that m...

journal_title：Pathology

authors： Ackerman VP,Pritchard RC

更新日期：1984-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bordetella pertussis, the aetiological agent of whooping cough is routinely diagnosed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) directed at IS481, an insertion sequence target also found in Bordetella holmesii. Recent reports have suggested that B. holmesii infections can be misdiagnosed as pertussis, which can have a signif...

journal_title：Pathology

authors： Fong W,Timms V,Holmes N,Sintchenko V

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recently, both the World Health Organization/International Agency for Research on Cancer (WHO/IARC) and the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) have classified oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) on the basis of HPV status. For this purpose, the WHO/IARC recommended direct molecular HPV testing. In pra...

journal_title：Pathology

authors： Veyer D,Wack M,Grard O,Bonfils P,Hans S,Bélec L,Badoual C,Péré H

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oral cancer is a serious public health problem, with over 200,000 new cases reported annually worldwide, two-thirds of which occur in developing countries. The overall mortality rate for intra-oral cancer remains high at approximately 50%, even with modern medical services, probably due to the advanced stage of the di...

journal_title：Pathology

authors： Walker DM,Boey G,McDonald LA

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Phospholipid preparations from the nematode Ascaris suum or cysts of Echinococcus granulosus (hydatid cysts) induced an eosinophilia when injected into the peritoneal cavity of rats. Peritoneal eosinophilia persisted throughout 21 days of daily injections of Ascaris lipid and was accompanied by blood eosinophilia, mas...

journal_title：Pathology

authors： Archer GT,Robson JE,Thompson AR

更新日期：1977-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Proliferation of isolated hepatocytes in long-term splenic implants was assessed by flash labelling with a 1 pulse of tritiated thymidine (3H TdR). Cell kinetics showed that the basal labelling index was 0.9% which was greater than normal non-regenerating liver. Twenty four hours following partial hepatectomy the labe...

journal_title：Pathology

authors： Gupta S,Johnstone R,Darby H,Selden C,Price Y,Hodgson HJ

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Whereas most caspases play roles in apoptosis and/or inflammation, caspase-14 plays a main role in epithelial differentiation. In cancers, expression of caspase-14 is frequently altered and is associated with some clinicopathological characteristics, suggesting caspase-14 might contribute to the pathogenesis of ca...

journal_title：Pathology

authors： Yoo NJ,Soung YH,Lee SH,Jeong EG,Lee SH

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Hepcidin, a recently identified peptide, acts as a central regulator of iron metabolism. It is regarded as a factor regulating the uptake of dietary iron and its mobilisation from macrophages and hepatic stores. It is considered as a mediator of anaemia of inflammation. The aim of this study was to assess whether s...

journal_title：Pathology

authors： Jayaranee S,Sthaneshwar P,Sokkalingam S

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The first 2 exchange transfusions in Australia for Rhesus-induced erythroblastosis (hemolytic disease of the newborn) were conducted in the 9 mth period from December 1945 to August 1946. These pioneering endeavours in medical research were undertaken by 3 transfusionists who were, or had been, directors of the Red Cr...

journal_title：Pathology

authors： Pearn JH

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00