Cytomorphology of Boerhaave’s syndrome: A critical value in cytology Walid E Khalbuss, Shveta Hooda, Manon Auger “This is a great practical application of non-GYN fluid cytology in a regular practice setting.” The Populist Cytologist CytoJournal 2013 10(1):8-8 Spontaneous esophageal perforation into the pleural cavity (Boerhaave’s syndrome) is a rare life-threatening condition, which requires early diagnosis [...]
About Jana Sullinger
GYN Pathologist and Cytopathologist. Special interest in quality assessment and use of online social media in sharing educational information about cytology and quality.
In honour of Cytotechnology Day…
May 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment
I received this submission from one of my Blog visitors, and have posted for everyone for Cytotechnology Day 2013. I encourage everyone to acknowledge each other on this special day, by posting comments to this post and in giving thanks to those who have had an impact on your career. You may also enjoy reading [...]
New SPOT Insight™ Gigabit Camera Brings Microscopy Presentations to Life
April 27, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Sterling Heights, MI, March 25, 2013 – SPOT Imaging Solutions, a leading manufacturer of scientific camera systems for microscopy, announces the launch of their new high speed SPOT Insight Gigabit Camera, with 4 MP resolution and a very large field of view that creates impressive live microscopy presentations for teaching and conferences. Designed for remarkable [...]
Diagnostic terminology for urine cytology reports
March 18, 2013 By 1 Comment
Article proposes including new diagnostic subcategories ‘atypical urothelial cells of undetermined significance’ (AUC-US) and ‘cannot exclude high grade’ (AUC-H) for urine cytology reports. E. Piaton, M. Decaussin-Petrucci, F. Mege-Lechevallier, A.-S. Advenier, M. Devonec, A. Ruffion NOTE: It would be interesting to see how reflex molecular testing or cytology-plus molecular testing correlated with these findings as well, [...]
In Memoriam: Professor Leopold G. Koss
March 17, 2013 By Leave a Comment
In Memoriam: Professor Leopold G. Koss (born 1920 died 11 september 2012) Coleman, D. V. (2013), Professor Leopold G. Koss (born 1920 died 11 september 2012): in memoriam. Cytopathology, 24: 5–6. doi: 10.1111/cyt.12043 Note: For those of us in the field of cytopathology, this sad loss to our professional family marks an end to an extraordinary era [...]
My Winter With Marley and Buddie-A Final Schnauzer Tale!
March 16, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Well….all I can say is WHAT A WINTER! Some of you probably recall my prior blog about my miniature schnauzer Marley, who got sick after my vacation last summer. This was not more than a month after losing little Missy last summer. So, as you recall, the summer was a bit challenging. My other 9 year [...]
Micropapillary urothelial carcinoma: Cytologic features in a retrospective series of urine specimens
March 16, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Jonas John Heymann, Anjali Saqi, Andrew Thomas Turk, John Crapanzano CytoJournal 2013 10(1):4-4 Comments Regarding This Article: The authors provide a retrospective review of a small series of cases in order to evaluate the features of micropapillary urothelial carcinoma (uPC). They conclude that the cytologic features in exfoliative urine samples can be difficult to distinguish [...]
Journal Club: Cytologic features of ALK-rearranged lung adenocarcinomas
November 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Histologic and cytomorphologic features of ALK-rearranged lung adenocarcinomas Modern Pathology 25, 1462 (November 2012). doi:10.1038/modpathol.2012.109 Authors: Michiya Nishino, Veronica E Klepeis, Beow Y Yeap, Kristin Bergethon, Vicente Morales-Oyarvide, Dora Dias-Santagata, Yukako Yagi, Eugene J Mark, A John Iafrate & Mari Mino-Kenudson I was just reviewing this weekend a nice, concise summary on the related topic [...]
Tid-Bit: Drug eluting beads on cytology smears
November 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A quick scan: Drug eluting beads on cytology smears Niti Manglik, Palam Annamalai, Ranjana S Nawgiri CytoJournal 2012 9(1):23-23 This is a very quick info byte on an interesting finding on some Wright-Giemsa stained smears following doxorubicin therapy. (via Articles : CytoJournal as on October 23, 2012 )
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