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ArticleAsian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP2019

Modified Liquid-Based Cytology Technique for Immunocytochemistry in Effusion Specimen.

Natcha Patarapadungkit, Porntip Jangsiriwitayakorn, Surachat Chaiwiriyakul, Phannatorn Sirivech, Ratchaneekorn Thongbor, Em-Orn Phanomsri, Luxkana Nititarakul

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Article in Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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  1. Detection of carcinoma in serous effusions: a review.American journal of cancer research · 2021
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7 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Natcha PatarapadungkitDepartment of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand. Email:nuapat@kku.ac.thORCID 3730500123533
Porntip JangsiriwitayakornDepartment of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand. Email:nuapat@kku.ac.thORCID 3860400219830
Surachat ChaiwiriyakulDepartment of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand. Email:nuapat@kku.ac.th
Phannatorn SirivechDepartment of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand. Email:nuapat@kku.ac.th
Ratchaneekorn ThongborDepartment of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand. Email:nuapat@kku.ac.th
Em-Orn PhanomsriDepartment of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand. Email:nuapat@kku.ac.th
Luxkana NititarakulDepartment of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand. Email:nuapat@kku.ac.th
Khon Kaen University · TH

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objective: Immunocytochemistry (ICC) of serous effusion is an important tool for the diagnosis of benign and malignant cells. Our aim was to develop a modified liquid-based cytological technique for ICC (i.e., a modified LBC). Methods: Serous effusions of 110 cases were collected for cytological examination: 50 were negative for malignancy albeit benign mesothelium was found, and 60 were confirmed metastatic adenocarcinoma according to the modified LBC preparation. The latter were stained for EMA, Ber-EP4, Calretinin, and p63 then interpreted by both a cytotechnologist and a pathologist. A comparative analysis of the diagnostic results was conducted. Results: The results of the metastatic adenocarcinoma were 100% (60/60) positive for EMA and 91.7% (55/60) positive for Ber-Ep4 but negative for calretinin and p63. Cases negative for malignancy were 100% (50/50) positive for calretinin but negative for carcinoma markers. The difference between ‘positive for metastatic adenocarcinoma’ and ‘negative for malignancy’ in ICC was statistically significant (p < 0.001). Conclusion: The current study demonstrated that a panel marker, comprising EMA, Ber-EP4, and calretinin can be used for differentiating between cases of metastatic adenocarcinoma and benign mesothelium. The serous effusion specimen collected by the modified LBC technique is an effective preparation method for ICC.

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AdenocarcinomaAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBiomarkers, TumorCytodiagnosisFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansImmunohistochemistryLiquid BiopsyLymphatic MetastasisMaleMesotheliomaMiddle AgedPleural Effusion, MalignantBiomarkers, TumorCytologyEffusionImmunocytochemistryModified liquid-based cytology

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PMID31554354
PMCPMC6976855
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