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Shahini L, Hoxha M, Marku F, Morina B, Cena V, Kabashi K, Mustafa L. Role of cytoblock on pleural effusion for diagnosis of malignant disease. Diagn Cytopathol 2023; 51:684-688. [PMID: 37547992 DOI: 10.1002/dc.25201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Revised: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Thoracocentesis of pleural effusion is a simple technique for pleural fluid examination through cytology. In addition to cytological examination to assess the nature of pleural fluid content, we can also perform more detailed examinations through cytoblocks of residual fluid. These paraffin-embedded cytoblock samples are important because we can perform examinations as in other bioptic samples. In these samples, immunohistochemical and molecular analyses can be performed. METHODS Two hundred fifty-five cytological samples from patients with pleural effusion were examined. In cases in which the presence of malignant cells was identified in the cytological examination, as well as cases that were suspicious but not definitive for the presence of a malignant effusion, a cytoblock was prepared. Histological examination and immunohistochemical analysis were performed. RESULTS Among 255 cases with pleural effusion, 152 had the presence of malignant cells and 6 cases were suspicious, but uncertain for the presence of malignant cells, while 86 cases had inflammatory pleural effusion or other pathologies but were not malignant. After histological analysis of the cytoblock and immunohistochemical analysis, we identified 82 malignant tumors of the lung, 8 malignant tumors of the gastrointestinal tract, 15 malignant tumors of the breast, and 6 malignant tumors of the female genital tract, as well as 24 tumors of undetermined origin. CONCLUSIONS Cytoblocks are important for the diagnosis of the primary nature of malignant pleural effusions. The highest importance is primary lung tumors, as well as those tumors in which the primary site of the tumor cannot be determined clinically.
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- Labinot Shahini
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Prishtina "Hasan Prishtina", Prishtina, Kosovo
- Institute of Pathology, University Clinical Centre of Kosovo, Prishtina, Kosovo
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- Clinic for Lung Disease, University Clinical Centre of Kosovo, Prishtina, Kosovo
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- Clinic for Lung Disease, University Clinical Centre of Kosovo, Prishtina, Kosovo
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- Clinic for Lung Disease, University Clinical Centre of Kosovo, Prishtina, Kosovo
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- Institute of Pathology, University Clinical Centre of Kosovo, Prishtina, Kosovo
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- Department of Biochemistry, Kolegji Rezonanca, Prishtina, Kosovo
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- Surgical Department, Gjilan Regional Hospital, Gjilan, Kosovo
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Zeka N, Zogaj L, Gerguri A, Bejiqi R, Ratkoceri R, Maloku A, Mustafa A, Shahini L, Maxharaj J. Lafora disease: a case report. J Med Case Rep 2022; 16:360. [PMID: 36192771 PMCID: PMC9528140 DOI: 10.1186/s13256-022-03537-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Lafora disease is a rare genetic disorder involving glycogen metabolism disorder. It is inherited by autosomal recessive pattern presenting as a progressive myoclonus epilepsy and neurologic deterioration beginning in adolescence. It is characterized by Lafora bodies in tissues such as brain, skin, muscle, and liver. CASE PRESENTATION We report a rare case of Lafora disease in a 16-year-old Albanian girl who presented at a tertiary health care center with generalized tonic-clonic seizures, eyelid twitches, hallucinations, headache, and cognitive dysfunction. She was initially treated for generalized epilepsy and received an antiepileptic drug. However, owing to resistance of seizures to this antiepileptic drug, a second drug was introduced. However, seizures continued despite compliance with therapy, and general neurological status began to deteriorate. The child began to have hallucinations and decline of cognitive function. She developed dysarthria and unsteady gait. When admitted to the hospital, blood tests and imaging examinations were planned. The blood tests were unremarkable. There was no relevant family history and no consanguinity. Electroencephalography showed multifocal discharges in both hemispheres, and brain magnetic resonance imaging revealed no abnormality. Axillary skin biopsy revealed inclusion bodies in apocrine glands. Consequently, the child was referred to an advanced center for genetic testing, which also confirmed diagnosis of Lafora disease with a positive mutation on NHLRC1 gene. CONCLUSIONS Even though rare as a condition, Lafora disease should be considered on differential diagnosis in progressive and drug-refractory epilepsy in adolescents, especially when followed by cognitive decline.
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- Naim Zeka
- Department of Neurology, Pediatric Clinic, University Clinical Center of Kosovo, Prishtina, 10000, Kosovo.,University Clinical Center of Kosovo, Pediatric Clinic, Pristina, Kosovo
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- Department of Neurology, Pediatric Clinic, University Clinical Center of Kosovo, Prishtina, 10000, Kosovo. .,University Clinical Center of Kosovo, Pediatric Clinic, Pristina, Kosovo.
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- Department of Neurology, Pediatric Clinic, University Clinical Center of Kosovo, Prishtina, 10000, Kosovo.,University Clinical Center of Kosovo, Pediatric Clinic, Pristina, Kosovo
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- Department of Cardiology, Pediatric Clinic, University Clinical Center of Kosovo, Prishtina, 10000, Kosovo
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- Department of Cardiology, Pediatric Clinic, University Clinical Center of Kosovo, Prishtina, 10000, Kosovo.,University Clinical Center of Kosovo, Pediatric Clinic, Pristina, Kosovo
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- Department of Cardiology, Pediatric Clinic, University Clinical Center of Kosovo, Prishtina, 10000, Kosovo
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- Department of Cardiology, Pediatric Clinic, University Clinical Center of Kosovo, Prishtina, 10000, Kosovo.,University Clinical Center of Kosovo, Pediatric Clinic, Pristina, Kosovo
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- Institute of Pathology, University Clinical Center of Kosovo, Prishtina, 10000, Kosovo
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Fetahu A, Çuni X, Haxhiu I, Çuni L, Manxhuka S, Shahini L. Open Nephron Sparing Surgery for T1a Renal Tumors: Clinical Experience in an Emerging Country. Gulf J Oncolog 2019; 1:60-65. [PMID: 31591992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/02/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Nephron sparing surgery has become the standard treatment for small renal masses particularly in Western Europe, but in countries like Kosovo, the experience is much more limited. Our aim is to report our initial experience in managing small renal masses with nephron sparing surgery (NSS). MATERIALS AND METHODS This is a retrospective study of patients who underwent Open Partial Nephrectomy (OPN) at our Clinic of Urology between January 2000 and December 2015. RESULTS Of 216 patients with renal tumors, 33 underwent OPN. 11 (33%) were female and 22 (67%) were male. The mean kidney tumor size was 3.2 cm (range 3.1-4.0). The patients median age was 46 years (rage 24-61). The indications were elective in 29 cases and relative is 4 cases. There were no intra-operative complications and the post-operative complications were minimal. After a median follow-up of 34 months (range 24-41) there were no local recurrences or late complications. DISCUSSION Well recognized modern guidelines on the treatment of small renal masses indicate the use of nephron sparing surgery. Our urological community needs to implement these guidelines and our urologists need to be provided with the necessary education and training and emerging treatment strategy. CONCLUSIONS Patients with small renal masses that are amenable for a technically and oncologically safe partial nephrectomy, even in presence of a normal contralateral kidney, should undergo nephron sparing surgery. This we showed to be feasible to provide excellent tumor control.
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- A Fetahu
- Clinic of Urology, University Clinical Centre of Kosovo, Pristina
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- Clinic of Urology, University Clinical Centre of Kosovo, Pristina
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- Clinic of Urology, University Clinical Centre of Kosovo, Pristina
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- Clinic of Urology, University Clinical Centre of Kosovo, Pristina
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- Institute of Pathology, University Clinical Centre of Kosovo, Pristina
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- Institute of Pathology, University Clinical Centre of Kosovo, Pristina
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Shahini L, Gašparov S, Petruševska G, Manxhuka Kerliu S, Veselaj F, Kurshumliu F, Kavaja F. Clinical Significance of VEGF-A and Microvessel Density in Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma and Low-Grade Follicular Lymphoma. Acta Clin Croat 2017; 56:588-593. [PMID: 29590710 DOI: 10.20471/acc.2017.56.04.02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Angiogenesis is essential for the development, growth and progression of tumors. Although vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is a well-known proangiogenic factor, its impact on lymphoma has not yet been fully clarified. The aim of this study was to evaluate VEGF-A -expression and microvessel density (MVD) in aggressive lymphoma such as diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), in indolent lymphomas such as low-grade follicular lymphoma (FL), and in lymph node reactive follicular hyperplasia (FH). In 80 prospective and retrospective cases (30 DLBCL, 30 FL and 20 FH), CD31 was analyzed by immunohistochemical staining assessing density of blood vessels, as well as the total number of CD31 positive endothelial cells. The results were compared with relevant clinical data. MVD was 85% in FH, followed by 60% in DLBCL and 43% in low-grade FL. VEGF-A was significantly higher in DLBCL than in low-grade FL and FH. A statistically significant association of MVD and VEGF-A with the International Prognostic Index (IPI) was found in DLBCL. High MVD and VEGF-A expression was observed in DLBCL patients with high IPI, while there was no statistically significant association between MVD and VEGF-A with the Follicular Lymphoma International Prognostic Index in low-grade FL. Our results suggested an important relationship between angiogenesis and high-grade lymphoma.
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- Department of Pathology and Cytology, Merkur University Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Institute of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje, Skopje, Macedonia
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- Department of Urology, University Clinical Centre of Kosovo, Prishtina, Kosovo
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- Institute of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Prishtina, Prishtina, Kosovo
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- Department of Surgery, University Clinical Centre of Kosovo, Prishtina, Kosovo
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Veselaj F, Manxhuka-Kerliu S, Neziri A, Shahini L, Xharra S, Selmani L, Kerliu L, Kavaja F. Prognostic Value of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A in the Prediction of the Tumor Aggressiveness in Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma. Open Access Maced J Med Sci 2017; 5:167-172. [PMID: 28507622 PMCID: PMC5420768 DOI: 10.3889/oamjms.2017.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2017] [Revised: 03/10/2017] [Accepted: 03/12/2017] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND: Clear cell renal cell carcinoma (CCRCC) is the most predominant renal tumour with unpredictable tumour behaviour. The aim of the study is to investigate the prognostic value of vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A) expression in CCRCC and to correlate it with other histological parameters as well as with patient’s survival. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Tumour blocks were taken from 40 patients with histopathology diagnosis of CCRCC and tissue block from 20 normal kidneys as a control group were examined using the immuno-histochemical staining for VEGF-A. RESULTS: The VEGF A expression in CCRCC was significantly higher than in the normal kidney tissues (U’ = 720, P < 0.0001). VEGF A expression values in CCRCC were positively correlated with Disease Free Survival (r = 0.335, P = 0.034) and the tumor necrosis degree (r = 0.181, P = 0.262). VEGF-A expression values in CCRCC did not correlate with CD 31 expression (r = -0.09, P = 0.549), and Progression Free Survival (r = -0.07, P = 0.838). VEGF A expression values in CCRCC were negatively correlated with the tumor nuclear grade (r = -0.161, P = 0.318); the pathological tumor stage (r = -0.371, P = 0.018); the tumor size (r = -0.361, P = 0.022); the degree of tumor hemorrhage (r = -0.235, P = 0.143); and Cancer Specific Survival (r = -0.207, P = 0.713). CONCLUSIONS: VEGF-A expression can be used to stratify advanced and metastatic CCRCC patients into low-benefit and high-benefit groups. Based on this study outcome it would be useful to perform IHC staining for VEGF-A expression in all patients with advanced and metastatic CCRCC.
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- Clinic of Urology, UCC of Kosovo, Prishtina, Kosovo
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- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS), 179 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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Duci SB, Arifi HM, Ahmeti HR, Manxhuka-Kerliu S, . Mekaj AY, Shahini L, Kurshumliu F. Histological evaluation of the effects of 5-fluorouracil on partially divided flexor tendon injuries in rabbits. Eur J Plast Surg 2016. [DOI: 10.1007/s00238-016-1237-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Manxhuka-Kerliu S, Kerliu-Saliu I, Sahatciu-Meka V, Kerliu L, Shahini L. Atypical uterine leiomyoma: a case report and review of the literature. J Med Case Rep 2016; 10:22. [PMID: 26801982 PMCID: PMC4724073 DOI: 10.1186/s13256-016-0800-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2015] [Accepted: 01/04/2016] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Background Atypical uterine leiomyomas show benign behavior. However, the distinction between leiomyomas and leiomyosarcomas may at times be problematic. We report a rare case of atypical uterine leiomyoma. We try to investigate potential immunohistochemical parameters that could be essential to distinguish cases of malignant smooth muscle tumors and those of uncertain or borderline histology. Case presentation A 56-year-old white ethnic Albanian woman from Kosovo presented with uterine bleeding because of uterine multiple leiomyomas. A hysterectomy with unilateral adnexectomy was performed. Her hysterectomy specimen contained multiple leiomyomas in submucosal, intramural and subserosal locations. The leiomyomas were well demarcated, firm and white with a whorled cut surface and one had foci of hemorrhage. Histology of most of the leiomyomas showed a whorled (fascicular) pattern of smooth muscle bundles separated by well-vascularized connective tissue. Smooth muscle cells were elongated with eosinophilic or occasional fibrillar cytoplasm and distinct cell membranes. Some of them developed areas of degeneration including hyaline change, with less than five mitotic figures per ten high power fields in most mitotically active areas, and no significant atypia. One leiomyoma was characterized by moderately to severely pleomorphic atypical tumor cells with low mitotic counts and no coagulative tumor cell necrosis. Immunohistochemistry showed strong immunoreactivity for vimentin, smooth muscle actin and desmin, while cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 2A (p16), and B-cell lymphoma 2 (bcl-2) showed focal immunoreactivity, estrogen and progesterone were positive, Ki-67 expressed a low proliferation index, whereas p21 and tumor suppressor gene p53 were negative. Conclusions The combination of evaluation of conventional morphologic criteria with cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 2A (p16), p21, progesterone, B-cell lymphoma 2, tumor suppressor gene p53 and Ki-67 expression may be of great value in the assessment of uterine smooth muscle tumors of uncertain or borderline histology.
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- Suzana Manxhuka-Kerliu
- Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Pathology, University of Prishtina, Mother Theresa Street NN, 10 000, Prishtina, Kosovo.
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- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS), 179 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Prishtina, Mother Theresa Street NN, 10 000, Prishtina, Kosovo
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- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS), 179 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Pathology, University of Prishtina, Mother Theresa Street NN, 10 000, Prishtina, Kosovo
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Duci SB, Arifi HM, Ahmeti HR, Manxhuka-Kerliu S, Neziri B, Mekaj AY, Lajqi S, Shahini L. Biomechanical and Macroscopic Evaluations of the Effects of 5-Fluorouracil on Partially Divided Flexor Tendon Injuries in Rabbits. Chin Med J (Engl) 2015; 128:1655-61. [PMID: 26063369 PMCID: PMC4733738 DOI: 10.4103/0366-6999.158367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Background: The main goals of flexor tendon surgery are to restore digital motion by providing tendon healing and to preserve tendon gliding. Our purpose was to investigate the effects of 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) on tendon adhesions in partially divided profundus flexor tendons (flexor digitorum profundus [FDPs]) following surgical repair and in partially divided FDPs without surgical repair, and to compare the results of the repair versus the nonrepair of zone two injuries via macroscopic and biomechanical evaluations of tendon adhesions. Methods: We used 32 adult male European rabbits (Oryctolagus cunniculus) weighing from 2.5 to 3.5 kg. The study was performed on the deep flexor tendons of the second and third digits of the right hind paws of the rabbits; thus, a total of 64 tendons were examined in this study. Results: Based on the results achieved in our experimental study, the load (N) significantly increased in subgroup 1a in which the tendons were surgically repaired and were not treated with 5-FU compared with subgroup 2a in which tendons were surgically repaired and treated with 5-FU. Conclusions: The load (N) significantly increased in subgroup 1a in which the tendons were surgically repaired and were not treated with 5-FU compared to subgroup 2a in which the tendons were surgically repaired and treated with 5-FU. Therefore, these results revealed a decrease in adhesion formation in the subgroup that was treated with 5-FU due to increased resistance to tendon adhesions during their excursion through the tendon sheath, which in this case required greater traction force.
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University Clinical Center of Kosovo, Prishtina 10000, Kosovo
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Manxhuka-Kerliu S, Petrusevska G, Kerliu I, Kryeziu E, Ahmeti F, Devolli-Disha E, Sahatciu-Meka V, Loxha S, Shahini L. Clear cell variant of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma: a case report. J Med Case Rep 2011; 5:182. [PMID: 21569513 PMCID: PMC3117823 DOI: 10.1186/1752-1947-5-182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2010] [Accepted: 05/13/2011] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Introduction Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma is a diffuse proliferation of large neoplastic B lymphoid cells with a nuclear size equal to or exceeding the normal macrophage nuclei. We report a case of a clear cell variant of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma involving a lymph node in the neck, which was clinically suspected of being metastatic carcinoma. Case presentation A 39-year-old Caucasian ethnic Albanian man from Kosovo presented with a rapidly enlarging lymph node in his neck, but he also disclosed B symptoms and fatigue. A cytological aspirate of the lymph node revealed pleomorphic features. Our patient underwent a cervical lymph node biopsy (large excision). The mass was homogeneously fish-flesh, pale white tissue replacing almost the whole structure of the lymph node. The lymph node biopsy showed a partial alveolar growth pattern, which raised clinical suspicion that it was an epithelial neoplasm. With regard to morphological and phenotypic features, we discovered large nodules in diffuse areas, comprising large cells with slightly irregular nuclei and clear cytoplasm admixed with a few mononuclear cells. In these areas, there was high mitotic activity, and in some areas there were macrophages with tangible bodies. Staining for cytokeratins was negative. These areas had the following phenotypes: cluster designation marker 20 (CD20) positive, B-cell lymphoma (Bcl)-2-positive, Bcl-6-, CD5-, CD3-, CD21+ (in alveolar patterns), prostate-specific antigen-negative, human melanoma black marker 45-negative, melanoma marker-negative, cytokeratin-7-negative and multiple myeloma marker 1-positive in about 30% of cells, and exhibited a high proliferation index marker (Ki-67, 80%). Conclusion According to the immunohistochemical findings, we concluded that this patient has a clear cell variant of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of activated cell type, post-germinal center cell origin. Our patient is undergoing R-CHOP chemotherapy treatment.
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- Suzana Manxhuka-Kerliu
- Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Pathology, University of Prishtina, Mother Theresa Street NN, 10 000, Prishtina, Kosovo.
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Manxhuka-Kerliu S, Petrusevska G, Maloku H, Sahatciu-Meka V, Loxha S, Loxha N, Shahini L. Hepatobiliary neuroendocrine carcinoma: a case report. J Med Case Rep 2010; 4:53. [PMID: 20370888 PMCID: PMC2836365 DOI: 10.1186/1752-1947-4-53] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2009] [Accepted: 02/18/2010] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Neuroendocrine carcinoma of the gallbladder is a rather uncommon disease. We report a case of a neuroendocrine tumor that was located in the wall of the gallbladder and that extended into the liver. CASE PRESENTATION A 52-year-old Caucasian woman presented with right-sided abdominal pain, ascites and jaundice. An MRI scan revealed a tumor mass located in the gallbladder wall and involving the liver. A partial hepatectomy and cholecystectomy were performed. Histology revealed a neuroendocrine tumor, which showed scattered Grimelius positive cells and immuno-expressed epithelial and endocrine markers. Our patient is undergoing chemotherapy treatment. CONCLUSION Gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors need a multidisciplinary approach, involving immunohistochemistry and molecular-genetic techniques.
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- Suzana Manxhuka-Kerliu
- Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Pathology, University of Prishtina, Mother Theresa St, NN, 10 000 Prishtina, Kosovo
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- Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Pathology, St Ciril & Methodius University, Vodnjanska NN, 1000, Skopje, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
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- Surgery Clinic, University Clinical Center of Kosovo, Mother Theresa St, NN, 10 000, Prishtina, Kosovo
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- Faculty of Medicine, University Clinical Center of Kosovo, Mother Theresa St, NN, 10 000, Prishtina, Kosovo
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- Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Pathology, University Clinical Center of Kosovo, Mother Theresa St. NN, 10 000, Prishtina, Kosovo
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- Surgery Clinic, Regional Hospital of Peja, Kosovo
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- Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Pathology, University Clinical Center of Kosovo, Mother Theresa St, NN, 10 000, Prishtina, Kosovo
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Shabani R, Islami H, Bexheti S, Zeqiri F, Dacaj R, Kurtishi I, Haliti N, Beqiri R, Shahini L. The study of volume density of tracheal ganglions in vitro in new born babies with respiratory distress syndrome. Bosn J Basic Med Sci 2009; 9:335-41. [PMID: 20002001 PMCID: PMC5603691 DOI: 10.17305/bjbms.2009.2790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Volume density of respiratory organs was studied in vitro in newborn babies at different age of gestation (abort, immature, premature and mature) using stereometric method. The total of 23 cases was subject to this study. The respiratory organs (trachea, lungs) were taken from autopsies of newborn babies exited from different causes. For this purpose the tissues were fixed in formalin (10%) solution, cut serially in 7micro and 10micro slabs. Volume density of the respiratory system was assessed stereometricaly using Universal testing system Weibel M 42. We observed that volume density of epithelia, musculature and glands were proportionally present in the tracheal tissue. Cellular interstitial tissue is consistently increasing and corresponds to the developmental stages of the newborn babies. The density of tracheal ganglions is greater in premature ages of immature and premature newborns (p<0,05). Decreased number of ganglion cells is observed in mature ages (p<0,05). This is caused by intensive ramification of ganglions from serosa to deeper layers of trachea right to epithelium. Medium diameter of tracheal ganglions is greater in mature newborn babies and corresponds to developmental ages of babies.
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- Ragip Shabani
- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Prishtina, Clinics Centre N.N. 10000, Prishtina, Kosovo
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Manxhuka-Kerliu S, Telaku S, Devolli-Disha E, Ahmetaj H, Sahatciu-Meka V, Kerliu A, Loxha S, Shahini L, Gashi G, Podrimaj A. Helicobacter pylori gastritis updated Sydney classification applied in our material. Pril (Makedon Akad Nauk Umet Odd Med Nauki) 2009; 30:45-60. [PMID: 19736530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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(Full text is available at http://www.manu.edu.mk/prilozi). BACKGROUND. Hp inhabits the stomach of more than 50% of humans and is the most frequent cause of chronic gastritis worldwide. The purpose of this research has been to present the importance of combining topographical, morphological and etiological information of diagnostic evaluation on grading gastritis in our material according to the Updated Sydney Classification, as well as to represent the frequency and the evaluation of Hp gastritis after eradication in order to prevent the development of gastric cancer. MATERIALS AND METHODS. 154 cases of gastric mucosa (endoscopic biopsies) which were fixed in buffered neutral formalin and embedded in paraffin were invwstigated. Tissue sections (5microm thick) were cut and stained with H&E, May Grunwald Giemsa and Silver stain. The biopsy cases were analysed in an attempt to assess the major histopathological features of gastritis. The histopathological major variables were graded on a scale of 3 (mild, moderate and severe). RESULTS. There were 36 (23.37%) cases positive for Hp (22.2%, 72.2%, 5.5%). Atrophy was positive in 23 (14.93%) cases with the scale (47.8%; 47.8%; 4.34%). Dysplasia was positive in 13 (8.44%) cases with the scale (84.6%; 7.6%; 7.6%). Intestinal metaplasia was positive in 25 (16.2%) with the scale (76%; 20%, 4%). There were 6 (3.8%) cases of MZL, which were treated appropriately. CONCLUSIONS. Our data indicate the importannce of early eradication of Helicobacter pylori in order to prevent the eventual development of gastric cancer. These findings should influence the treatment of gastric cancers. Key words: Updated Sydney System of Classification, Hp gastritis, morphology.
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- S Manxhuka-Kerliu
- Institute of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine (FM), University of Prishtina (UP), Kosovo
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