Novel disposable cell block processing device and method for high cellular yield
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DOI: 10.1002/cncy.22133
Abstract: Cell blocks represent one of several cytology preparations, and play a significant role in providing tissue for ancillary studies, including immunohistochemistry and molecular testing. To the authors’ knowledge, there currently is no standardized cell block… read more here.
Keywords: cellular yield; cell; cell block; processing ... See more keywords
The role of cytokeratin 7/20 coordination revisited—Machine learning identifies improved interpretative algorithms for cell block immunohistochemistry in aspirates of metastatic carcinoma
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DOI: 10.1002/cncy.22559
Abstract: Fine‐needle aspiration (FNA) is a robust diagnostic technique often used for tissue diagnosis of metastatic carcinoma. For interpretation of FNA cytology, cell block immunohistochemistry (IHC) and clinicocytologic parameters are indispensable. In this review of a… read more here.
Keywords: block immunohistochemistry; machine learning; aspirates metastatic; cell block ... See more keywords
Cell block cellularity: A comparison of two fixatives and their impact on cellularity
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DOI: 10.1002/dc.24118
Abstract: Ancillary testing including immunohistochemistry and molecular diagnostics has become an increasingly important component for the evaluation of cytologic specimens. Ancillary testing is important not only for diagnosis but also for predictive and prognostic evaluation. While… read more here.
Keywords: block cellularity; cell block; cellularity; ancillary testing ... See more keywords
A case of mammary myofibroblastoma diagnosed with cytomorphological, cell block and immunohistochemistry findings
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DOI: 10.1002/dc.24599
Abstract: Myofibroblastoma (MFB) is a rare benign spindle cell tumor originating from myofibroblasts in the breast stroma. MFB typically presents as a slow‐growing, well‐circumscribed, solitary mass ranging from 1 to 4 cm in size. It has been… read more here.
Keywords: myofibroblastoma; mammary myofibroblastoma; case mammary; myofibroblastoma diagnosed ... See more keywords
Evaluation of DNA/RNA quality from cell block of malignant mesothelioma and lung adenocarcinoma
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DOI: 10.1002/dc.24960
Abstract: Malignant mesothelioma (MM) is a rare and highly lethal tumor that arises from mesothelial tissue on the surface of the chest and abdominal cavity. Cytological examination of body fluids, including pleural fluid and ascites, is… read more here.
Keywords: lung; cell block; mesothelioma; malignant mesothelioma ... See more keywords
Usefulness of cell block examination for the cytological diagnosis of thoracic SMARCA4‐deficient undifferentiated tumor: A case report
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DOI: 10.1002/dc.25116
Abstract: SMARCA4‐deficient undifferentiated tumor (SMARCA4‐UT) is a high‐grade malignant neoplasm showing undifferentiated or rhabdoid morphology that significantly involves the thorax of adults. It has been reported as SMARCA4‐deficient thoracic sarcoma or SMARCA4‐deficient non‐small cell lung carcinoma… read more here.
Keywords: cell; diagnosis; smarca4 deficient; cell block ... See more keywords
Grading Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors by Ki-67 Index Evaluated on Fine-Needle Aspiration Cell Block Material.
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DOI: 10.1093/ajcp/aqz110
Abstract: OBJECTIVES This study aimed to determine whether Ki-67 index evaluated on cytologic material could reliably grade pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PanNETs). METHODS Cases with adequate cell block and available surgical specimens were included. Ki-67 index was… read more here.
Keywords: index; cytology; index evaluated; material ... See more keywords
Cytology and cell‐block immunohistochemistry of circulating tumour cells
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DOI: 10.1111/cyt.12770
Abstract: The study set out to assess the feasibility of using ParsortixTM circulating tumour cell (CTC) extraction and CytoFoam Disc cell‐block immunohistochemistry to diagnose metastatic carcinoma from blood samples in a National Health Service district general… read more here.
Keywords: block immunohistochemistry; circulating tumour; cell block; cell ... See more keywords
The diagnostic performance of combined conventional cytology with smears and cell block preparation obtained from endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration for intra-abdominal mass lesions
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0263982
Abstract: Background/Aim Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) is the primary method for tissue acquisition of intra-abdominal masses. However, the main limitation of cytology alone is the lack of tissue architecture and inadequate samples. This study… read more here.
Keywords: block preparation; cell block; cytology; conventional cytology ... See more keywords
The diagnostic value of add-on thyroid cell block in the evaluation of thyroid lesions
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DOI: 10.25259/cytojournal_9_2022
Abstract: Objectives: Fine-needle aspiration (FNA) cytology plays a pivotal role in diagnosing thyroid nodules. Imaging assessment, followed by thyroid lesion sampling, is a widely applied clinical practice. Tissue fragments remnants are retrieved in cell-block providing an… read more here.
Keywords: cell; cell blocks; cell block; value ... See more keywords
Use of Endoscopic Scraper and Cell Block Technique as a Replacement for Conventional Brush for Diagnosing Malignant Biliary Strictures
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DOI: 10.3390/cancers14174147
Abstract: Simple Summary Brush cytology remains the primary method used worldwide for diagnosing malignant biliary strictures, despite its low sensitivity. Although the endoscopic scraper, the simplicity of which is comparable to that of a conventional brush,… read more here.
Keywords: endoscopic scraper; cell block; brush; cytology ... See more keywords