Metastatic colorectal adenocarcinoma in cervicovaginal cytology specimens confirmed by immunocytochemical stains on liquid base specimens: Two study cases with review of the literature Muhammad Zulfiqar, Susan Liu, Dongping Shi, Shashi Madan, Suzanne Jacques, Laquita King, Vinod Shidham, Tamar Giorgadze CytoJournal 2013 10(1):9-9 Only a few cases of adenocarcinoma (ACA) metastatic to the female lower genital [...]
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, [...]
Adult rhabdomyoma: A challenging diagnosis on cytology
August 27, 2012 By 1 Comment
CytoJournal: Letter to the Editor Abberly Lott Limbach, Abha Goyal CytoJournal 2012 9(1):20-20 I can honestly say that, to the best of my knowledge, I have never seen an adult rhabdomyoma on FNA. However, I greatly appreciate the authors sharing this case as a Letter to the Editor. This letter provides a nice reminder of [...]
Thyroid Nodules with Indeterminate Cytology-Minimizing Unnecessary Surgery
July 2, 2012 By 1 Comment
Thyroid Nodules with Indeterminate Cytology-Minimizing Unnecessary Surgery The following articles were published online at NEJM.org to coincide with a presentation at the annual meeting of The Endocrine Society. One is an Original Article (Funded by Veracyte) along with an Editorial. I have previously blogged about the evaluation of thyroid nodules and discussions regarding quality tools for use. In [...]
LAST Project Consensus Recommendations Published
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LAST Project’s Consensus Recommendations Released by CAP and ASCCP The CAP and ASCCP just released the LAST Project’s consensus recommendations online, published in the Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine and in the Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease (JLGTD). I previously blogged about this here, so you may be interested in reviewing that prior [...]
Utility of ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration of deep-seated lymphadenopathy for evaluation of lymphoma
June 19, 2012 By 1 Comment
This article represents an analysis of 1338 samples evaluating the utility of ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration of deep-seated lymphadenopathy in the workup of lymphomas. The authors provide information regarding number of passes required for obtaining sufficient material, and sensitivity and specificity of the technique for the diagnosis of lymphoma. -JCS Endoscopic ultrasound and endobronchial [...]
Cytology Quik-Pics: #2-High grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HSIL)
June 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
High grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HSIL): Sample Type: Liquid-based preparation: ThinPrep® TBS Category: Epithelial Cell Abnormality Interpretation: High grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HSIL) Encompasses: moderate/severe dysplasia/CIS/CIN 2-3 Cytologic Criteria: cells occur singly, in sheets, and syncytial groups involve cells smaller and less mature than those in LSIL cell size is variable, and can contain cells same size as [...]
Rosai-Dorfman Disease (RDD): A case report and review of 49 cases with fine needle aspiration cytology
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Sinus histiocytosis with massive lymphadenopathy (Rosai-Dorfman Disease): A case report and review of 49 cases with fine needle aspiration cytology Yuquan Shi, Adrienne Carruth Griffin, Paul JL Zhang, James N Palmer, Prabodh Gupta CytoJournal 2011 8(1):3-3 Rosai-Dorfman disease (RDD), a rare, benign, self-limiting histiocytic proliferative disorder, can be encountered in both nodal and extranodal locations, [...]
Cytomorphology of cervicovaginal melanoma: ThinPrep versus conventional Papanicolaou tests
June 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Cytomorphology of cervicovaginal melanoma: ThinPrep versus conventional Papanicolaou tests Namrata Setia, Robert A Goulart, Gladywn Leiman, Christopher N Otis, Rukmini Modem, Liron Pantanowitz CytoJournal 2010 7(1):25-25 Background: Primary cervicovaginal melanoma is a rare malignancy associated with a high risk of recurrence. Prior studies discussing the cytomorphology of cervicovaginal melanoma have been based primarily on review [...]
National Cytotechnology Day-May 13th
May 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
May 13th is National Cytotechnology Day. This year, National Cytotechnology Day falls coincidentally on Mother’s Day, which I think is so appropriate as it is a reminder of how important a role cytotechnology and cytotechnologists have played for all mothers worldwide. And for that reason alone, I THANK YOU!! I am very thankful for the [...]
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