Tag: DM Oncopathology
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TYPES OF DNA DYES
Types of DNA Dye The DNA dye may be primarily of THREE types Important features often the three types of DNA dyes are summarised in the image below. Basic Requirements of a Good DNA Dye• Dye should be specific to DNA.• Dye should bind stoichiometric to the DNA content.• Dye should show strong enhancement of […]
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Important molecular markers of non small cell lung carcinoma
Frequency of gene mutations in non-small lung carcinoma Majority of mutations comprise of EGFR, RAS and ALK Summary of molecular markers of non-small cell carcinoma and therapeutic targets Reference Reference 1 and Reference 2 Some MCQs related to this topic
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CYTOLOGY SPECIMEN ADEQUACY CRITERIA
A summary of adequacy criteria for various cytology specimens. CYTOLOGY SPECIMENS 1. Cervical cytology 2. Anal cytology 3. Fine needle aspiration cytology for thyroid nodules 4. Urinary cytology 5. Salivary gland cytology 6. Pancreaticobiliary cytology 7. Serous fluid cytology 8. Sputum cytology 9. Fine needle aspiration cytology of breast 10. Fine needle aspiration biopsy of […]
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SUMMARY OF PRECURSOR LESIONS OF SEROUS OVARIAN CARCINOMA
Precursor lesions of high grade serous ovarian tumors. Their progression and histological features summarized. Try to answer this MCQ – Based on the topic
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Differences between adamantinomatous and papillary craniopharyngioma
There are two major theories of the development of craniopharyngioma: the embryonic theory and the metaplastic theory. These two theories correlate with the two histologic subtypes of craniopharyngiomas, that is Quick summary of subtypes of craniopharyngioma Some illustrations- histology and immunohistochemistry of subtypes of craniopharyngiomas. Some MCQs related to this topic Reference: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459371/