Distribution and incidence of viridans streptococcal species in routine clinical specimens.

abstract：:Soft-agar culture of transitional cell carcinoma colonies from urine, bladder irrigation fluid, and transurethral resection solid tumor specimens demonstrate generally better growth of tumor cell colonies from urine than from irrigation fluid. Growth of tumor colonies from urine was adequate to evaluate presence of tu...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Kirkels WJ,Pelgrim OE,Debruyne FM,Vooijs GP,Herman CJ

更新日期：1982-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Platelet function testing is important for the diagnostic evaluation of common and rare bleeding disorders. Our study goals were to promote best practices and reduce unnecessary testing variances by developing North American guidelines on platelet function testing. Guidelines were developed by consensus for expert rec...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Hayward CP,Moffat KA,Raby A,Israels S,Plumhoff E,Flynn G,Zehnder JL

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Invasion of the visceral pleura is an important component of lung carcinoma staging, and in some studies is an independent prognostic indicator. Evaluation of invasion by H&E may be indeterminate. Elastic stains can be helpful but are performed rarely. We reviewed all lung carcinoma resections from 1993 for 13 histolo...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Bunker ML,Raab SS,Landreneau RJ,Silverman JF

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Five hundred eighty-seven daily urine specimens were examined from 179 consecutive renal allograft recipients with the use of quantitative cytodiagnostic urinalysis. Specimens were divided between those patients receiving cyclosporine (CyA) and steroid immunotherapy (73 patients) and those receiving standard azathiopr...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Ashton A,Alexander DP,DeBellis C,Schumann GB

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied 68 sporadic colorectal carcinomas (CRCs) with medullary features (MCRCs) and compared them with 35 poorly differentiated purely "enteric" CRCs (ECRCs) and 15 purely neuroendocrine carcinomas (NECs) of grades II and III, all in patients lacking a family history of CRC. Potential clinicopathologic differences...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Wick MR,Vitsky JL,Ritter JH,Swanson PE,Mills SE

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The presence of antineutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibodies with specificity for proteinase 3 (PR3-ANCA) usually is detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) with purified PR3 as a substrate. We studied the technical performance of direct and capture ELISA using a recombinant proteolytically inactive form of...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Rarok AA,Huitema MG,van der Leij MJ,van der Geld YM,Berthold H,Schmitt J,Stegeman CA,Limburg PC,Kallenberg CG

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is a report of an adenocarcinoma of mesonephric origin studied by light microscopy, electron microscopy, and immunocytochemistry. Unlike previous reports, our lesion was located paravaginally and not in the leaves of the broad ligament or in the cervix. The light microscopic features are similar to those of previ...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Hinchey WW,Silva EG,Guarda LA,Ordonez NG,Wharton JT

更新日期：1983-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:α1-Antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency is associated with an increased risk for lung and liver disease. Identification of AAT deficiency as the underlying cause of these diseases is important in correct patient management. METHODS:AAT deficiency is commonly diagnosed by demonstrating low concentrations of AAT foll...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Suh-Lailam BB,Procter M,Krautscheid P,Haas J,Kumar S,Mao R,Grenache DG

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aims of this study were to compare the quality of immunohistochemical assays of estrogen receptor (ER) and progesterone receptor (PR) and to compare the intermethod variability of assays from different manufacturers. immunohistochemical staining was entrusted to the following laboratories in Japan: Kyowa Medex, de...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Arihiro K,Umemura S,Kurosumi M,Moriya T,Oyama T,Yamashita H,Umekita Y,Komoike Y,Shimizu C,Fukushima H,Kajiwara H,Akiyama F

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To explore the survival and definition of stage IA mixed endometrial carcinoma. METHODS:From June 1, 2010, to June 1, 2017, cases with stage IA endometrial cancer were included in this study. The survival outcomes were compared among patients with endometrioid (group A), nonendometrioid (group B), and mixed...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Li W,Li L,Wu M,Lang J,Bi Y

更新日期：2019-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：:In diagnostic pathology, decision-making skills are used to match the facts of a particular case to a diagnostic category. Ideally the diagnosis is established with "beyond a reasonable doubt" certainty, but substantial uncertainty orfrank diagnostic error can afflict the diagnostic process for a variety of reasons. M...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Foucar E

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The p63 gene, a member of the p53 family, is an epithelial marker expressed in embryonic ectoderm, breast myoepithelium, prostate, oral epithelium, epidermis, and urothelium. The DeltaN-p63 isoforms of p63, which are believed to behave as oncogenes, are expressed in squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, and t...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Dotto J,Pelosi G,Rosai J

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most cutaneous T-cell lymphomas are derived from mature postthymic T cells of the CD4 subtype. When other less common profiles are encountered, a diagnostic challenge is posed. Accurate categorization is critical because of the specificity of therapeutic regimens, including biologics. A 65-year-old woman was seen in 2...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Magro CM,Seilstad KH,Porcu P,Morrison CD

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical and pathologic features of 64 inflammatory fibroid polyps of the large and small bowel in 63 patients are reported. Six of the lesions in the small bowel were studied by electron microscopy. Follow-up information was obtained from 39 patients. The lesion was always benign, occurred at all ages, and had a ...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Shimer GR,Helwig EB

更新日期：1984-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serrated adenomas are the precursors of at least 5.8% of colorectal cancers; otherwise little is known of their clinical significance in comparison with conventional adenomas and hyperplastic polyps. We compared the risk of metachronous lesions in colorectal serrated adenomas, conventional adenomas, and hyperplastic p...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Lazarus R,Junttila OE,Karttunen TJ,Mäkinen MJ

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adenovirus was cultured from various gastrointestinal sites and one lung specimen from seven immunosuppressed patients, four of whom were bone marrow transplant recipients. Histologic examination and in situ hybridization studies of the lung demonstrated adenovirus in the bronchial epithelium and alveolar lining cells...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Strickler JG,Singleton TP,Copenhaver CM,Erice A,Snover DC

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Method imprecision, error rates, and explanatory causes that were identified in the Institute for Quality Management in Healthcare point-of-care (POC) glucose proficiency testing (PT) program were assessed in comparison with results obtained from laboratory glucose PT surveys. METHODS:POC and laboratory glu...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Aslan B,Stemp J,Yip P,Gun-Munro J

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A prototype food-bound vitamin B12 (food-B12) absorption test has been developed in which 57Co-B12 was incorporated in vitro into egg yolk (yolk-B12) and served to volunteers in 50-g cooked portions together with toast and coffee for breakfast. Six hours later, 1 mg nonlabeled B12 was given intramuscularly and 24-hour...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Doscherholmen A,Silvis S,McMahon J

更新日期：1983-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Many nonpathologists and some pathologists consider utilization review essential to laboratory quality improvement, but (1) confusion surrounding the definition of "appropriate" laboratory utilization, (2) the reliance on manual chart review, and (3) a lack of leadership have contributed to its unstandardize...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Hauser RG,Shirts BH

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We compared prothrombin times (PTs) and international normalized ratios (INRs) for blood samples drawn into plastic vs glass collection tubes. We collected 60 venous blood samples into 4.5-mL glass and 2 plastic tubes (2.7 and 3.5 mL). An additional 153 samples, including 63 from warfarin-anticoagulated patients, were...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Fiebig EW,Etzell JE,Ng VL

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serologic testing shows that hepatitis C virus (HCV) may have a role in the pathogenesis of B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphomas (B-cell NHLs). We tried to demonstrate HCV RNA sequences in paraffin-embedded tissue from B-cell NHLs by reverse-transcription double polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and Southern blotting. We stu...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Karavattathayyil SJ,Kalkeri G,Liu HJ,Gaglio P,Garry RF,Krause JR,Dash S

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mycobacteriology results of the CAP proficiency testing programs are reviewed for the years 1975-1981. Survey participants have shown a continuing and improving ability to isolate and identify Mycobacterium tuberculosis, nontuberculous mycobacteria, and to identify acid-fast bacteria in stain preparations. ...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Dreskin RB,Sommers HM,Edson D

更新日期：1982-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We compared the anti-estrogen receptors (ER) SP1, 6F11, and 1D5 antibodies in breast carcinoma cases with different ranges of positive cells to evaluate whether this could generate different therapies for patients. We selected 66 cases of breast cancer, each of which was immunostained with the 3 antibodies. 1D5 was le...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Bogina G,Zamboni G,Sapino A,Bortesi L,Marconi M,Lunardi G,Coati F,Massocco A,Molinaro L,Pegoraro C,Venturini M

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Worldwide, infection with hepatitis viruses remains a major clinical and public heath concern. The laboratory is an integral part of the diagnosis of these infections since many of the manifestations are nonspecific, and the various hepatitis viruses show overlapping symptomatology. In this article, we discuss the lab...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Harris KR,Dighe AS

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The development and general concepts of the Système International d'Unités (SI units) are discussed. The basic and derived quantities and units of the SI used for clinical laboratory data are reviewed. Ranges of normal values for a number of body fluid constituents are given in the units in current general use and in ...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Lehmann HP

更新日期：1976-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) is clinically and pathologically heterogeneous, leading to some difficulty in its diagnosis and acceptance as a specific entity. ALCL can be subdivided into different groups according to histologic features (pleomorphic, monomorphic, small cell predominant, Hodgkin's disease-relat...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Kinney MC,Kadin ME

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To study the distribution and thromboembolic effect of Ultrafluid Lipiodol, 15 surgically removed hepatocellular carcinomas with selective intraarterial Lipiodol injection 7 to 10 days before surgery and 15 noninjected controls were studied radiologically and histologically. Tissue blocks were processed with an en blo...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Arnold MM,Kreel L,Wallace AC,Li AK

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Carumonam, a new monobactam, was found to have an anti-microbial spectrum similar to aztreonam. Its spectrum includes Enterobacteriaceae, Haemophilus influenzae, pathogenic Neisseria species, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and some streptococci. Staphylococcus species, enterococci, and many other nonenteric gram-negative bac...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Jones RN,Barry AL,Thornsberry C,Fuchs PC,Packer RR

更新日期：1986-11-01 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：:The Leu-8 antigen is found on the surface of many hematologic cells, including many T- and B-lymphocytes. With the use of a frozen-section immunoperoxidase technic, 152 B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphomas were examined for Leu-8 expression. Of these lymphomas, 53% expressed Leu-8. Subclassification of the lymphomas with th...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Michie SA,Garcia CF,Strickler JG,Dailey MO,Rouse RV,Warnke RA

更新日期：1987-10-01 00:00:00