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Underreporting of scientific knowledge: a theme for reflection

Preliminary results of Lean method implementation in a pathology lab from Northeastern Brazil

Resultados preliminares da implantação da filosofia Lean em um laboratório de patologia Josiane S. Quetz1; Italo F. Dantas1; Carlos Gustavo Hirth1; Carlos G. Brasil2; Sergio F. Juaçaba1 1. Instituto do Câncer do Ceará (ICC)2. Lean Institute Brasil DOI:10.5935/1676-2444.20150007 Corresponding author Josiane da Silva QuetzInstituto do Câncer do Ceará; Laboratório de Patologia Dr. Livino PinheiroRua Papi […]

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Mixed epithelial and stromal tumor A) a biphasic tumor composed by spindle cells and epithelial elements; B) positive

Renal mixed epithelial and stromal tumor: case report

Karla Lais Pêgas; Eduardo Cambruzzi; Roque D. Furian; Antônio A. Hartmann; Suzana Elisabeth Lamonatto; Júlia M. Zanatta; Kárita Guimarães; Elizete Keitel; Giovani Thomaz PionerJ. Bras. Patol. Med. Lab. 2015;51(1):39-4310.5935/1676-2444.20150008DOI:10.5935/1676-2444.20150008 ABSTRACT Mixed epithelial and stromal tumor (MEST) represents a recently described biphasic kidney neoplasm, which predominantly affects perimenopausal females. The authors report the case of a

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Proliferation of epithelioid cells forming vascular spaces of varying sizes, sometimes with papillary hyperplasia in the lumen (HE, 100×)

Cutaneous epithelioid hemangioma of atypical location: a case report

Murilo O. L. Carapeba; Benício R. Junior; Mariana V. Cervelatti; Fernanda A. L. Guaresemin; Paula A. L. Guaresemin; Marilda A. M. M. AbreuJ. Bras. Patol. Med. Lab. 2015;51(1):44-47DOI:10.5935/1676-2444.20150009 ABSTRACT The epithelioid hemangioma, also called angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia, is a rare benign vascular tumor that manifests as nodules. Histopathological examination shows vascular spaces of various

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Cutaneous epithelioid hemangioma of atypical location: a case report

Hemangioma epitelioide cutâneo de localização atípica: relato de caso Murilo O. L. Carapeba1; Benício R. Junior1; Mariana V. Cervelatti1; Fernanda A. L. Guaresemin1; Paula A. L. Guaresemin1; Marilda A. M. M. Abreu2 1. Universidade do Oeste Paulista (UNOESTE)2. Hospital Regional de Presidente Prudente DOI:10.5935/1676-2444.20150009 Corresponding author Marilda Aparecida Milanez Morgado de AbreuRua São Paulo, 1949;

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Axial slice of abdomen MRI showing a large well-defined expanding solid cystic lesion, with areas of both hyper- and hypo-intense signal on T1 with contrast enhancement

Giant retroperitoneal myelolipoma: case report and literature review

Gunter Gerson; Maria P. F. G. Bêco; Carlos Gustavo Hirth; Maria do Perpétuo Socorro S. Cunha; Francisca Estefânia M. M. Lima; Francisco Victor C. Parente; River A. B. CoêlhoJ. Bras. Patol. Med. Lab. 2015;51(1):48-51DOI:10.5935/1676-2444.20150010 ABSTRACT Adrenal myelolipomas are unusual benign tumors with an average age of 60 years at onset, often associated with adrenal gland.

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Evaluation of TP53 Gene Expression in Patients with Childhood Cancer in Northeast Santa Catarina, Brazil

Giant retroperitoneal myelolipoma: case report and literature review

Mielolipoma gigante em retroperitônio: relato de caso e revisão da literatura Gunter Gerson1; Maria P. F. G. Bêco1; Carlos Gustavo Hirth1; Maria do Perpétuo Socorro S. Cunha1; Francisca Estefânia M. M. Lima1; Francisco Victor C. Parente1; River A. B. Coêlho2 1. Hospital Haroldo Juaçaba/Instituto do Câncer do Ceará (HHJ/ICC)2. Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC) DOI:10.5935/1676-2444.20150010

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Evaluation of TP53 Gene Expression in Patients with Childhood Cancer in Northeast Santa Catarina, Brazil

Accuracy of intraoperative consultation in lesions of the salivary glands: analysis of 748 cases

Theresinha C. Fonseca; Ana Lúcia A. EisenbergJ. Bras. Patol. Med. Lab. 2015;51(1):52-56DOI:10.5935/1676-2444.20150011 ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Lesions of the salivary glands are uncommon, representing 2% to 6.5% of all neoplasms of head and neck, and because of the difference in treatment between them, an accurate diagnosis is essential. The cytological study by fine-needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy is a

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Evaluation of TP53 Gene Expression in Patients with Childhood Cancer in Northeast Santa Catarina, Brazil

Accuracy of intraoperative consultation in lesions of the salivary glands: analysis of 748 cases

Acurácia da consulta intraoperatória em lesões das glândulas salivares: análise de 748 casos Theresinha C. Fonseca; Ana Lúcia A. Eisenberg Instituto Nacional de Câncer José Alencar Gomes da Silva (Inca) DOI:10.5935/1676-2444.20150011 Corresponding author Theresinha Carvalho da FonsecaDivisão de Patologia; Instituto Nacional do CâncerCordeiro da Graça, 156; Santo CristoCEP: 20220-400; Rio de Janeiro-RJ, Brazile-mail: theresinha.fonseca@inca.gov.br First Submission

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Underreporting of scientific knowledge: a theme for reflection

Influence of external factors on the preservation of human nervous tissue for histological studies: review article

Influência dos fatores externos sobre a preservação do tecido nervoso humano nos estudos histológicos: artigo de revisão Bruno Lopes dos Santos, Elaine Aparecida Del-Bel, José Eymard Homem Pittella, Vitor Tumas DOI: 10.5935/1676-2444.20140054 ABSTRACT Neuropathological studies are crucial for the new knowledge on pathophysiology and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease.

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Microscopic appearance of freezing artifact A) putamen showing unchanged neuropil, with preserved cells and fibers morphology, in brain tissue frozen at optimal speed; B) freezing artifact in putamen, with cavities formation of extracellular ice crystals and tissue displacement caused by low speed freezing. 100x magnification, NADPHd staining. NADPHd: nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate diaphorase.

Influence of external factors on the preservation of human nervous tissue for histological studies: review article

Bruno Lopes dos Santos, Elaine Aparecida Del-Bel, José Eymard Homem Pittella, Vitor TumasJ. Bras. Patol. Med. Lab. 2014;50(6):438-444DOI: 10.5935/1676-2444.20140054 ABSTRACT Neuropathological studies are crucial for the new knowledge on pathophysiology and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. The postmortem brain tissue processing method directly impacts on both the appropriate integrity

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