Cytomorphological features of papillary cystadenocarcinoma of parotid gland: A case report with review of literature
Usha Joshi, Sanjay Singh Chufal, Naveen Thapliyal, Harsh KhetanCytoJournal 2016 13(1):12-12Papillary cystadenocarcinoma is a very rare slow growing malignant neoplasm characterized by cysts and intraluminal papillary projections. It is defined by WHO as a separate entity. On FNA, cytological features can mimic with various papillary and cystic neoplasms of salivary gland. It is also difficult to distinguish from benign salivary gland neoplasms as it has bland nuclear features. Thus we present cytomorphological features and discuss its differential diagnosis with neoplasms having prominent papillary architecture with review...
Source: CytoJournal - May 24, 2016 Category: Pathology Authors: Usha JoshiSanjay Singh ChufalNaveen ThapliyalHarsh Khetan Source Type: research
Sclerosing hemangioma: A diagnostic dilemma in fine needle aspiration cytology
We present a case of sclerosing hemangioma diagnosed on FNA with immunohistochemistry performed on an accompanied cell block. The clinical presentation, cytomorphology, immunohistochemistry, and differential diagnoses are discussed. (Source: CytoJournal)
Source: CytoJournal - April 19, 2016 Category: Pathology Authors: Jennifer ZengFang ZhouXiao-Jun WeiSandor KovacsAylin SimsirYan Shi Source Type: research
Cervical cytology as a diagnostic tool for female genital schistosomiasis: Correlation to cervical atypia and Schistosoma polymerase chain reaction
Conclusion: Schistosoma PCR on lavage was a better way to diagnose FGS compared to cytology. There was a significant association between S. haematobium ova in Pap smears and the other diagnostic methods. In low-resource Schistosoma-endemic areas, it is important that cytology screeners are aware of diagnostic challenges in the identification of schistosomiasis in addition to the cytological diagnosis of SCA. Importantly, in this study, three of eight urines were negative but showed Schistosoma ova in their Pap smear, and one of them was also negative for Schistosoma DNA in urine. In this study, SCA was not significantly as...
Source: CytoJournal - April 19, 2016 Category: Pathology Authors: Pavitra PillayLisette van LieshoutMyra TaylorMotshedisi SebitloaneSiphosenkosi Gift ZuluElisabeth KleppaBorghild RoaldEyrun Floerecke Kjetland Source Type: research
Estimation of iron overloads using oral exfoliative cytology in beta-thalassemia major patients
Conclusion: The use of exfoliative buccal mucosal cells for the evaluation of iron overloads in the body provides us with a diagnostic medium that is noninvasive, easy to collect, store, and transport, cost effective, and above all reliable. (Source: CytoJournal)
Source: CytoJournal - March 18, 2016 Category: Pathology Authors: Swati LeekhaAmit Kumar NayarPreeti BakshiAman SharmaSwati ParharSugandhi Soni Source Type: research
Clear cell neuroendocrine tumor of pancreas: Endoscopic Ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration diagnosis of an uncommon variant
We report one such case in a young woman diagnosed on endoscopic ultrasound fine needle aspiration. The tumor cells showed positive staining with synaptophysin, chromogranin, and also with inhibin. (Source: CytoJournal)
Source: CytoJournal - March 18, 2016 Category: Pathology Authors: Gagandeep KaurPooja BakshiVikas SinglaKusum Verma Source Type: research
Abdominal lymphadenopathy: An interesting and rare case diagnosed on endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration cytology
Ankita Grover, Gagandeep Kaur, Ashish Kumar, Varun Gupta, Pooja Bakshi, Sunila Jain, Anil Arora, Kusum VermaCytoJournal 2016 13(1):8-8 (Source: CytoJournal)
Source: CytoJournal - March 18, 2016 Category: Pathology Authors: Ankita GroverGagandeep KaurAshish KumarVarun GuptaPooja BakshiSunila JainAnil AroraKusum Verma Source Type: research
Detecting uterine glandular lesions: Role of cervical cytology
Conclusions: The prevalence of GCA in Pap smears is low. The specificity of Pap smears, for diagnosis of GCA, was found to be moderate. However, the overall sensitivity of Pap smears for the detection of GCA was low, though better for LBC as compared to conventional smears. (Source: CytoJournal)
Source: CytoJournal - February 22, 2016 Category: Pathology Authors: Baneet BansalParikshaa GuptaNalini GuptaArvind RajwanshiVanita Suri Source Type: research
Fine needle aspiration biopsy of metastatic malignant mesothelioma with myxoid change and signet ring cells: A case report and review of the literature
Manisha M Mishra, Carol F Farver, Deborah J ChuteCytoJournal 2016 13(1):4-4Malignant mesothelioma (MM) is a rare neoplasm, which is most commonly encountered in cytology through effusion specimens. Fine needle aspiration biopsy of MM, particularly the epithelioid subtype, can be a source of diagnostic difficulty and may mimic sampling of an adenocarcinoma. This is the first case report to demonstrate abundant extracellular myxoid material and numerous intracellular vacuoles, including signet ring cells, in a fine needle aspirate of metastatic MM. A review of the literature for myxoid change and vacuoles in fine needle aspi...
Source: CytoJournal - February 22, 2016 Category: Pathology Authors: Manisha M MishraCarol F FarverDeborah J Chute Source Type: research
Cytopathological yarn of a suprasellar mass lesion: Diagnostic clues and pitfalls
GV Manjunath, CS Sheeladevi, Sunila , MC Sapna Patel, BN KumarguruCytoJournal 2016 13(1):5-5 (Source: CytoJournal)
Source: CytoJournal - February 22, 2016 Category: Pathology Authors: GV ManjunathCS SheeladeviSunilaMC Sapna PatelBN Kumarguru Source Type: research
Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration diagnosis of secondary tumors involving the pancreas: An institution's experience
Conclusions: Secondary tumors involving the pancreas can be accurately diagnosed by EUS-FNA. Recognizing uncommon cytomorphologic features, knowing prior history of malignancy, and performing ancillary studies are the keys to improve diagnostic performance and avoid diagnostic pitfalls. (Source: CytoJournal)
Source: CytoJournal - January 28, 2016 Category: Pathology Authors: Almed K AlomariBerrin UstunHarry R AslanianXinquan GeDavid ChhiengGuoping Cai Source Type: research
Primary ovarian non-Hodgkin lymphoma: Diagnosis of two cases on fine needle aspiration cytology
We describe two cases of primary ovarian NHL which were diagnosed on fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC). One of the patients was a 40 years old female who presented with abdominal distension and lump. She was found to have bilateral adnexal masses on ultrasound and computed tomography (CT) scan. A USG guided fine needle aspiration of the ovarian masses was performed, following which a diagnosis of primary ovarian diffuse large B-cell lymphoma was established. The second patient was a 14 years old female who presented with pelvic lump, which was lobulated and mildly enhancing on contrast enhanced CT. A diagnosis of high...
Source: CytoJournal - January 28, 2016 Category: Pathology Authors: Rajni YadavPartheeban BalasundaramAsit R MridhaVenkateswaran K IyerSandeep R Mathur Source Type: research
Mucinous tubular and spindle cell carcinoma of the kidney: Diagnosis by fine needle aspiration and review of the literature
Jiang Huimiao, Julie Chepovetsky, Ming Zhou, Wei Sun, Aylin Simsir, Deirdre Cohen, Allen LeungCytoJournal 2015 12(1):28-28Renal mucinous tubular and spindle cell carcinoma (MTSCC) was recently described as a distinct subtype of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) in the 2004 World Health Organization classification of kidney tumors. MTSCC is a rare low grade malignancy with < 100 cases reported in the literature. To the best of our knowledge, there are 5 case reports with a total of 6 patients describing its diagnosis by fine needle aspiration (FNA). All of these cases were diagnosed as conventional RCC on FNA. Subsequent excisi...
Source: CytoJournal - December 4, 2015 Category: Pathology Authors: Jiang HuimiaoJulie ChepovetskyMing ZhouWei SunAylin SimsirDeirdre CohenAllen Leung Source Type: research
Accuracy of diagnosis of solid pseudopapillary tumor of the pancreas on fine needle aspiration: A multi-institution experience of ten cases
Conclusions: FNA particularly that obtained with EUS guidance is an effective tool in the accurate diagnosis of SPTP. (Source: CytoJournal)
Source: CytoJournal - December 4, 2015 Category: Pathology Authors: Sidra JahangirAsif LoyaMomin T SiddiquiNoreen NoreenMuhammed Aasim Yusuf Source Type: research
Collagenous spherulosis: An interesting cytological finding in breast lesion
We present here a case of CS associated with benign breast lesion and a case of ACCB to describe their cytological features and key points to differentiate them cytologically. (Source: CytoJournal)
Source: CytoJournal - November 30, 2015 Category: Pathology Authors: Shailja PuriShobha MohindrooAnchana Gulati Source Type: research
Guidelines for cytopathologic diagnosis of epithelioid and mixed type malignant mesothelioma. Complementary statement from the International Mesothelioma Interest Group, also endorsed by the International Academy of Cytology and the Papanicolaou Society of Cytopathology
This article is the result of discussions during and after the IMIG 2012 conference in Boston, followed by thorough discussions during the 2013 IAC meeting in Paris. Additional contributions have been obtained from cytopathologists and scientists, who could not attend these meetings, with final discussions and input during the IMIG 2014 conference in cape town. During the previous IMIG biennial meetings, thorough discussions have resulted in published guidelines for the pathologic diagnosis of MM. However, previous recommendations have stated that the diagnosis of MM should be based on histological material only. [1],[2] A...
Source: CytoJournal - November 30, 2015 Category: Pathology Authors: Anders HjerpeValeria AscoliCarlos BedrossianMathilde BoonJenette CreaneyBen DavidsonAnnika DejmekKatalin DobraAmbrogio FassinaAndrew FieldPinar FiratToshiaki KameiTadao KobayashiClaire W MichaelSevgen OnderAmanda SegalPhilippe Vielh Source Type: research
