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View article: Diagnostic Role of Image-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology
Diagnostic Role of Image-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology Open
Introduction: With the aid of modern imaging procedures like ultrasonography and computed tomography, fine needle aspiration cytology of deeper structures, small and vaguely palpable swellings, and lesions that are in close proximity to ma…
View article: COVID-19 Infection among Patients Attending the Fever Clinic of a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study
COVID-19 Infection among Patients Attending the Fever Clinic of a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study Open
Introduction: The COVID-19 is caused by a coronavirus. COVID-19 patients present with lymphopenia, thrombocytopenia, and elevated inflammatory markers. This study aims to find out the prevalence of COVID-19 infection among patients attendi…
View article: Factors Influencing Lymph Node Retrieval in Colorectal Adenocarcinoma
Factors Influencing Lymph Node Retrieval in Colorectal Adenocarcinoma Open
Background: Retrieval and examination of an adequate number of lymph nodes is an essential part of the correct staging of colorectal adenocarcinoma. The surgeon, pathologist, and factors inherent to patient and tumor affect lymph node yiel…
View article: Histopathology of extra-pulmonary tuberculosis at pathology lab of Patan Hospital, Nepal
Histopathology of extra-pulmonary tuberculosis at pathology lab of Patan Hospital, Nepal Open
Introduction: Tuberculosis is a common condition in underdeveloped countries, with approximately 100,000 cases in Nepal today. Tuberculosis is the 6th leading cause of death in Nepal. This study aims to find out the Extra Pulmonary Tubercu…
View article: Digital education amidst global pandemic: A virtual reality for an academic Pathologist!
Digital education amidst global pandemic: A virtual reality for an academic Pathologist! Open
View article: Female genital tuberculosis: Histopathological study
Female genital tuberculosis: Histopathological study Open
Aims: To find out the occurrence of genital tuberculosis in submitted samples of female genital tract, histopathological changes and age distribution. Methods: A retrospective study of 300 cases of extrapulmonary tuberculosis out of which …
View article: Histomorphological evaluation of non-neoplastic cutaneous disorders
Histomorphological evaluation of non-neoplastic cutaneous disorders Open
Background: The similarity in clinical presentations of a wide gamut of non-neoplastic cutaneous pathology leads to diagnostic challenges. Histopathological study of skin biopsy aids in the accurate identification of skin lesions so that t…
View article: COVID-19 Pandemic and Nationwide Lockdown: How it Influenced Histo-cytopathology Practice?
COVID-19 Pandemic and Nationwide Lockdown: How it Influenced Histo-cytopathology Practice? Open
Introduction: The 2019 novel coronavirus global pandemic compelled nationwide lockdown in Nepal with attendance of only urgent consultations and surgeries. This study aims to assess the volume, diagnostic categories, and age distribution o…
View article: Polypoidal lesions of the gastrointestinal tract
Polypoidal lesions of the gastrointestinal tract Open
Background: With increasing usage of endoscopic procedures, gastrointestinal polypoidal lesions are commonly encountered specimens. Histopathological examination is crucial as biological behavior is dependent on its pathological nature. Ma…
View article: Correlation of histological grade with Estrogen, Progesterone and HER2/neu reactivity in breast cancer
Correlation of histological grade with Estrogen, Progesterone and HER2/neu reactivity in breast cancer Open
Background: Treatment modalities and prognosis of breast carcinoma depend largely on their hormone receptors (Estrogen and Progesterone Receptors) and HER2/neu profile. Various studies conducted within Nepal have highlighted their overall …
View article: Borderline tuberculoid leprosy, lupus vulgaris and pulmonary tuberculosis: A rare association
Borderline tuberculoid leprosy, lupus vulgaris and pulmonary tuberculosis: A rare association Open
Tuberculosis and leprosy are chronic mycobacterial infections that elicit granulomatous inflammation. The incidence of co-existence of pulmonary tuberculosis and leprosy has ranged from 2.5%-13.4%.1 Cutaneous tuberculosis is a variant of e…
View article: Histopathological Evaluation of Skin Neoplasms
Histopathological Evaluation of Skin Neoplasms Open
Introduction: Skin tumor incidence has increased over the last several decades. A wide range of tumors are encountered in clinical practice. Accurate identification of skin lesions is vital in ensuring malignancies are not missed and that …
View article: Correlation of visual inspection with cytological and histopathological findings in cervical neoplasia
Correlation of visual inspection with cytological and histopathological findings in cervical neoplasia Open
Background: Cervical cancer is one of the commonest malignancies and a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among women. The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic value of Papanicolaou (PAP) smear and visual inspection with …
View article: Histopathology of orodental biopsies
Histopathology of orodental biopsies Open
Background: Tissue diagnosis is an essential step to come to a confirmed diagnosis in oral lesions where clinical examination alone can often be difficult and inaccurate. The aim of this study was to assess the use of histopathological ser…