• 대한세포병리학회지
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.81-87
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• 2001

The differentiation between reactive mesothelial and carcinoma cells in serous effusion cytology can be a diagnostic challenge based on morphology alone. The expression of some cell adhesion molecules may be helpful in the differential diagnosis. This study evaluated the usefulness of E-cadherin Immunocytochemistry for discrimination of carcinoma cells from reactive mesothelial cells. Alcohol fixed, paraffin embedded cell blocks taken from 42 reactive and 102 malignant serous effusions with histologically confirmed diagnoses were immunostained with monoclonal antibody to E-cadherin by LSAB method. E-cadherin expression was identified in only 2 benign reactive serous effusions(5%) whereas 91 malignant serous effusions(89%) expressed E-cadherin The differences in immunostaining for E-cadherin between reactive and malignant serous effusions were statistically significant(p < 0.001). The sensitivity and specificity of the E-cadherin immunostaining for carcinoma cells were 89% and 95%, respectively. In conclusion, E-cadherin is a useful diagnostic adjunct for differentiation between reactive mesothelial and carcinoma cells in serous effusions.

• 대한세포병리학회지
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.89-95
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• 2001

The cytological distinction of carcinoma cells from reactive mesothelial cells in serous effusions nay be difficult or imposslble based on morphology alone, especially In specimens containing reactive mesothelial cells which form glandular or ball- or papillary-shaped conglomerates or which mimic malignant nuclear features. Calretinin is a newly reported immunocytochemical marker for mesothelial cells, which can potentially be utilized for facilitating this distinction. This study evaluated the usefulness of calretinin for the discrimination between reactive mesothelial and metastatic carcinoma cells in serous effusion. Immunocytochemical staining was undertaken on 33 benign reactive and 87 malignant serous effusion specimens with histologically confirmed diagnoses. The specimens including smears and cell blocks were stained with polyclonal antibody to calretinin by labelled streptavidin-biotin method. The positive expression of calretinin was noted In 32(97.0%) of 33 benign reactive effusions and 9(10.3%) of 87 malignant effusions. The sensitivity and specificity of the calretinin immunostaining for reactive mesothelial cells was 97.0% and 89.7%, respectively. In conclusion, calretinin is a useful marker for distinguishing between reactive mesothelial cells and carcinoma cells in serous effusions.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권16호
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• pp.6919-6922
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• 2014

Background: The cytological analysis of serous effusions is a common investigation and yields important diagnostic information. However, the distinction of reactive mesothelial cells from malignant cells can sometimes be difficult for the cytopathologist. Hence cost-effective ancillary methods are essential to enhance the accuracy of cytological diagnosis. The aim of this study was to examine the utility of nuclear morphometry in differentiating reactive mesothelial cells from malignant cells in effusion smears. Materials and Methods: Sixty effusion smears consisting of 30 effusions cytologically classified as malignant (adenocarcinomas) and 30 benign effusions showing reactive mesothelial cells were included in the study. ImageJ was used to measure the nuclear area, perimeter, maximal feret diameter, minimal feret diameter and the circularity. A total of ten representative cells were studied in each case. Results: Significant differences were found between benign and malignant effusions for the nuclear area, perimeter, maximal feret diameter and minimal feret diameter. No significant difference was found for circularity, a shape descriptor. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis revealed that nuclear area, perimeter, maximal feret diameter, and minimal feret diameter are helpful in discriminating benign and malignant effusions. Conclusions: Computerised nuclear morphometry is a helpful ancillary technique to distinguish benign and malignant effusions. ImageJ is an excellent cost effective tool with potential diagnostic utility in effusion cytology.

• 대한세포병리학회지
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.1-14
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• 1998

The cytologic distinction of carcinoma cells from reactive mesothelial cells can be difficult, especially in specimens containing abundant reactive mesotheilal cells and inflammatory cells with scant carcinoma cells. This study evaluates the usefulness of mucin and immunocytochemistry for discrimination between reactive mesotheilal cells and carcinoma cells, and sensitivity and specificity of these stains for the detection of metastatic carcinoma in serous effusions. Immunocytochemical panel including mucin cytochemistry with the periodic acid-Schiff(PAS) reaction after or without diastase digestion was undertaken on 127 serous effusion specimens with histologically confirmed diagnoses. The specimens including cell smears and cell blocks were stained with PAS and antibodies to carcinoembryonic antigen(CEA), epithelial membrane antigen(EMA), cytokeratln(CK), and vimentin. The sensitivities of these stains for metastatic carcinoma(127 cases) were 49%(46/94) in PAS, 48%(60/124) in CEA, 89%(97/109) in EMA, 88%(93/106) in CK, and 25%(20/81) in vimentin. The sensitivities of stains for reactive mesothelial cells(36 cases) were 19%(7/36) in EMA, 78%(28/36) in CK, and 75%(27/36) in vimentin. The PAS and CEA stains were not reacted with all cases of benign reactive serous effusions containing abundant reactive mesothelial cells. The specificities of stains for metastatic carcinoma(127 cases) were 100% in PAS, 100% in CEA, 81% in EMA, 22% in CK, and 25% in vimentin. The optimal combination of stains for use in a panel was PAS and CEA. Combined results from these two stains yielded an advanced sensitivity of 8% in PAS and 4% in CEA for metastatic carcinoma. EMA was also cosiderably useful for identification of carcinoma cells. CK and vimentin were not suitable for distinguishing between reactive mesothelial cells and carcinoma cells.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제45권5호
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• pp.1031-1038
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• 1998

목 적: 악성 종양과 연관된 흉막삼출에서 혈액상을 보이는 빈도를 확인하고 혈액상 여부와 세포진 검사나 흉막조직 검사의 양성률 그리고 흉막액 CEA 양성률과의 연관 관계를 확인해 보고자 하였다. 또한 일반적으로 흉막액 CEA의 증가는 세포진 양성률과 밀접한 연관관계를 보인다고 하는데, 이에 대한 의미를 재조명하고자 하였다. 방 법: 1995년 3월부터 1996년 12월까지 연세대학교 의과 대학 세브란스 병원에서 악성 종양으로 진단된 환자중 흉막삼출이 발생한 98예를 대상으로 흉막액의 통상검사(pH, cell count, glucose, protein, LDH)와 함께 흉막액의 외견, 적혈구 수, CEA, 그리고 세포 조직학적 검사를 시행하였다. 결 과: 악성 종양과 연관된 흉막삼출의 44.9%에서 혈액상이었고 55.1%에서 장액상으로 나타났다. 흉막액의 적혈구 수가 $100,000/mm^3$ 이상 증가된 경우 흉막액 세포진 검사의 양성률은 42.8%였으며 흉막액의 적혈구수와 흉막액 세포진 검사의 양성률 그리고 CEA 양성률 등의 상호간에 연관관계는 없었다. 세포조직검사장 확진된 악성 흉막삼출의 경우 흉막액 CEA는 72.7%에서 10ng/ml 이상으로 증가된 소견을 보였고, 흉막액 CEA가 10ng/ml 이상으로 증가된 경우 새포조직검사의 양성률은 58.2%였다. 종양 진단후 흉막액이 발현되기까지의 기간과 흉막액 세포진 검사의 양성률, 흉막액 CEA의 양성률, 그리고 흉막액 적혈구수 등의 상호간에 연관관계를 발견할 수 없었다. 결 론: 소견을 악성 종양과 연관된 흉막삼출의 44.9%에서 혈액상보였으며 흉막액내 적혈구 수의 증가와 세포조직학적 검사의 양성률이나 CEA의 양성률간에 유의한 상관관계는 없었다. 흉막액 CEA의 측정은 세포조직학적인 양성률과 일치하지는 않았지만 일부 비종양성 흉막삼출에 의한 증가를 임상적으로 배제하면 흉막생검, 세포진 검사와 함께, 악성 흉막삼출의 진단적 접근에서 보조적인 역할을 감당할 수 있을 것으로 생각된다.