Utility of endoscopic ultrasound-guided transbronchial fine-needle cytology in the diagnosis of sarcoidosis: A Saudi experience
Conclusion: EBUS is a valuable, minimally invasive diagnostic modality to support the diagnosis of sarcoidosis in appropriate clinical setting, after conventional work-up - particularly if patients have suspicious radiological findings. This minimally invasive procedure helps in providing a final diagnosis without exposing the patient to the risk of complications from more invasive procedures. (Source: CytoJournal)
Source: CytoJournal - December 3, 2014 Category: Pathology Authors: Emad RaddaouiEsam H AlhamadShaesta Naseem ZaidiMaha ArafahFatmah Fahad AlHabeeb Source Type: research
Diagnostic accuracy of bronchial brush cytology and the added value of immunohistochemistry and fluorescence in situ hybridization of pulmonary neuroendocrine tumors
Conclusion: Neuroendocrine tumors, including TC are difficult to detect with BB cytologic evaluation, most likely because tumor cells lack in the specimen. Assessment of further studies is needed to explore the role of cytology and ancillary methods for detection of these tumors. (Source: CytoJournal)
Source: CytoJournal - December 3, 2014 Category: Pathology Authors: Jordan P ReynoldsJesse S VossShannon M BrankleyJill M CaudillMichael R HenryAmy C ClaytonKevin C HallingAziza Nassar Source Type: research
Atypical endometrial cells and atypical glandular cells favor endometrial origin in Papanicolaou cervicovaginal tests: Correlation with histologic follow-up and abnormal clinical presentations
This study represents a large series of women with liquid-based Pap test interpretations of AEM and AGC-EM with clinical follow-up. Significant preneoplastic or neoplastic endometrial lesions were identified in 20.3% of patients. Patients with Pap test interpretations of AEM or AGC-EM and the clinical presentation of abnormal vaginal bleeding should be followed closely. (Source: CytoJournal)
Source: CytoJournal - November 14, 2014 Category: Pathology Authors: Longwen ChenChristine N BoothJulie A ShorieJennifer A BrainardMatthew A Zarka Source Type: research
Fine-needle aspiration cytology of pilomatrixoma: A short series of three cases
We describe two patients with gradually increasing asymptomatic swelling on pinna and middle finger. FNAC was done and a diagnosis of PMX was given, further confirmed by histopathological examination. The present cases highlight the importance of FNAC in considering PMX as differential diagnosis of dermal or subcutaneous nodules in locations other than head and neck. Cytopathologists who play an important role in the preliminary diagnosis should keep in mind the variability of the cellular composition of these types of lesions to avoid misdiagnosis. (Source: CytoJournal)
Source: CytoJournal - November 14, 2014 Category: Pathology Authors: Jitendra Singh NigamSavitri Singh Source Type: research
Cytomorphology of columnar cell variant of papillary carcinoma thyroid: A case report and review of the literature
We describe a case of columnar cell variant of papillary carcinoma where nuclear grooves were prominently seen. In addition, we report the occurrence of rosette-like structures which were brought out better on FNA smears. These rosette-like structures have not been emphasized earlier in the published literature. The cytomorphologic features of this rare variant are also reviewed in this report. (Source: CytoJournal)
Source: CytoJournal - October 21, 2014 Category: Pathology Authors: Arijit SenAasma NalwaSandeep R MathurDeepali JainVenkateswaran K Iyer Source Type: research
Is fine needle aspiration cytology a useful diagnostic tool for granular cell tumors? A cytohistological review with emphasis on pitfalls
Conclusions: These results imply that FNA has utility in the diagnosis of GCT, and should be included in the differential diagnoses when cells with abundant granular cytoplasm are seen on cytology. Careful attention to cytologic atypia, signs of reactive changes, use of immunohistochemistry, and clinical correlation are helpful in arriving at a definite diagnosis on FNA cytology. (Source: CytoJournal)
Source: CytoJournal - October 21, 2014 Category: Pathology Authors: Jason KoshyVicki SchnadigRanjana Nawgiri Source Type: research
Is fine needle aspiration cytology a useful diagnostic tool for granular cell tumors ? A cytohistological review with emphasis on pitfalls
Conclusions: These results imply that FNA has utility in the diagnosis of GCT, and should be included in the differential diagnoses when cells with abundant granular cytoplasm are seen on cytology. Careful attention to cytologic atypia, signs of reactive changes, use of immunohistochemistry, and clinical correlation are helpful in arriving at a definite diagnosis on FNA cytology. (Source: CytoJournal)
Source: CytoJournal - October 20, 2014 Category: Pathology Authors: Jason Koshy Vicki Schnadig Ranjana Nawgiri Source Type: research
Diagnosis of sebaceous lymphadenoma by fine needle aspiration in a patient with Cowden syndrome: Case report and review of the literature
We present an extremely rare case of parotid SLA that was diagnosed preoperatively by fine needle aspiration in a patient with CS. (Source: CytoJournal)
Source: CytoJournal - September 26, 2014 Category: Pathology Authors: Tarek JazaerlySudeshna BandyopadhyayNour AlmardiniMujtaba Husain Source Type: research
The value of preoperative ultrasound guided fine-needle aspiration cytology of radiologically suspicious axillary lymph nodes in breast cancer
Discussion: About 83% of the preoperatively aspirated cases were N+, indicating that a radiologically suspicious ALN has a very high risk of being metastatic. Preoperative US guided FNAC from radiologically suspicious ALN is highly efficient in detecting metastases. Depending on national guidelines, a preoperative, positive ALN FNAC might help to stratify the patients as to SNB and/or ALN dissection. (Source: CytoJournal)
Source: CytoJournal - September 26, 2014 Category: Pathology Authors: Torill SauerRolf Kåresen Source Type: research
Stratified mucin-producing intraepithelial lesion of the cervix: A diagnostic challenge
Joerg Schwock, Marjan Rouzbahman, William R GeddieCytoJournal 2014 11(1):22-22 (Source: CytoJournal)
Source: CytoJournal - August 28, 2014 Category: Pathology Authors: Joerg SchwockMarjan RouzbahmanWilliam R Geddie Source Type: research
Diagnosis of atypia/follicular lesion of undetermined significance: An institutional experience
Conclusion: Based on our study, even though the malignancy rate of AUS/FLUS cases is similar to those reported for cases diagnosed as follicular neoplasm/suspicious for follicular neoplasm, we are of the belief that these comparable malignancy rates are a product of better clinical management and selection of patients diagnosed as AUS/FLUS for surgery after a repeat FNA. (Source: CytoJournal)
Source: CytoJournal - August 28, 2014 Category: Pathology Authors: Lawrence Q WongVirginia A LiVolsiZubair W Baloch Source Type: research
The cytopathologic features of mammary analog secretory carcinoma and its mimics
T Danielle Samulski, Virginia A LiVolsi, Zubair BalochCytoJournal 2014 11(1):24-24Mammary Analogue Secretory Carcinoma (MASC) is a newly recognized neoplasm of the salivary gland, first described in 2010. This tumor harbors a unique translocation, t(12;15)(p13;q25) that results in the fusion of ETV6 with NTRK3 which produces a transformative chimeric tyrosine kinase. To date, few cases of MASC sampled by fine needle aspiration have been reported. Cytologically, MASC can be confused with other oncocytic salivary gland tumors, including Warthin-tumor, acinic cell carcinoma (AciCC) and mucoepidermoid carcinoma. It is characte...
Source: CytoJournal - August 28, 2014 Category: Pathology Authors: T Danielle SamulskiVirginia A LiVolsiZubair Baloch Source Type: research
Utility and diagnostic accuracy of endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial fine-needle aspiration cytology of mediastinal lesions: Saudi Arabian experience
Conclusion: Preliminary results show that cytological samples obtained through EBUS-TFNA are accurate and specific in making a diagnosis of the mediastinal mass/nodular lesions. Its optimum use depends on the effective collaboration between the cytotechnologist, pathologist, and the bronchoscopist. (Source: CytoJournal)
Source: CytoJournal - July 30, 2014 Category: Pathology Authors: Emad RaddaouiEsam H AlhamadShaesta Naseem ZaidiFatmah F Al-HabeebMaha Arafah Source Type: research
Hydatid disease limited to bilateral adrenal glands mimicking tuberculosis
Atay Uludokumaci, Sule Canberk, Bilge Baskir Elcin, Nesrin Uygun, Canser Cakalir, Mehmet CanberkCytoJournal 2014 11(1):20-20 (Source: CytoJournal)
Source: CytoJournal - July 30, 2014 Category: Pathology Authors: Atay UludokumaciSule CanberkBilge Baskir ElcinNesrin UygunCanser CakalirMehmet Canberk Source Type: research
Fine-needle aspiration cytology of histoid leprosy of nipple
Parikshaa Gupta, Pranab DeyCytoJournal 2014 11(1):21-21 (Source: CytoJournal)
Source: CytoJournal - July 30, 2014 Category: Pathology Authors: Parikshaa GuptaPranab Dey Source Type: research
