Detection rate of FNA cytology in medullary thyroid carcinoma. a meta-analysis [PDF]
Background: The early detection of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) can improve patient prognosis, because histological stage and patient age at diagnosis are highly relevant prognostic factors. As a consequence, delay in the diagnosis and/or incomplete
Anna, Crescenzi +10 more
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Two Pillars of My Path in Cytopathology: Mentorship From Training to Practice
ABSTRACT Mentorship has been a cornerstone of my professional development in cytopathology, shaping both my diagnostic acumen and academic identity. Under the guidance of Dr. Claire Michael during residency and fellowship, I was introduced to a culture of intellectual rigor, systems thinking, and continuous improvement.
Hamza N. Gokozan
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Chondroid Syringoma and Eccrine Spiradenoma [PDF]
Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is a well established diagnostic tool. However, most clinicians prefer to diagnose suspected skin tumors by excisional biopsy as they are easily accessible and hence benign skin adnexal tumors are rarely encountered
Fernandes, H +6 more
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Predictivity of clinical, laboratory and imaging findings in diagnostic definition of palpable thyroid nodules. A multicenter prospective study [PDF]
PURPOSE: To assess the role of clinical, biochemical, and morphological parameters, as added to cytology, for improving pre-surgical diagnosis of palpable thyroid nodules.
Avenia, Nicola +18 more
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Preoperative Detection of Dual TERT Promoter Mutations in Thyroid Cancer: A Case Series
ABSTRACT Telomerase reverse transcriptase promoter (TERTp) mutations are associated with aggressive thyroid cancer and are most frequently found in anaplastic and poorly differentiated thyroid cancer. Pre‐operative thyroid nodule molecular testing can detect TERTp, denoting a high risk of malignancy and possible aggressive clinical features such as ...
Amir Harari +7 more
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Role of fine needle aspiration cytology in evaluating the Breast Lumps
Background: Fine needle aspiration cytology is an evaluation tool for the breast lumps. This study was conducted to evaluate the results of fine needle aspiration cytology in comparison with open biopsy.
Samiullah +6 more
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Background: Breast lump is one of the most common presentations in surgical outpatient departments with anxiety regarding a possible malignancy. Hence a quick diagnosis of a lump in the breast is essential.
S Koirala
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Fine needle aspiration of thyroid nodules in a general teaching hospital setting performing moderate number of biopsies: Outcome of indeterminate cytologic results [PDF]
Introduction: Our aim was to assess the usefulness of fine-needle aspiration cytologic biopsy (FNA) of the thyroid in our general teaching hospital with average health care facility performing moderate number of such procedures and to evaluate the ...
Azarhoush, R. +2 more
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ABSTRACT This report introduces Dr. Sara E. Monaco, the incoming President‐Elect of the American Society of Cytopathology (ASC) and System Director of Cytopathology at Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Monaco has provided significant mentorship to me over the years and facilitated the development of my passion for cytopathology and education.
Terrance J. Lynn
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Fine needle aspiration cytology of palpable supraclavicular lymph nodes
Background: Fine needle aspiration cytology as a first line of investigation has assumed importance in diagnosing a variety of disease process. The aim of this study was to assess the diagnostic value of fine needle aspiration cytology in the evaluation ...
RC Adhikari +4 more
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