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Figure 5 Placental-like alkaline phosphatase decorates the tumor cells

Pathology Inc. Consensus Conference
July 11th, 2006

Fascinoma #1

Dr. Alessandro DeVito presented a classic case of an ovarian dysgerminoma (Figures 1-5).

Benign Rectal Glands Mimicking Prostate Cancer

Dr. Paul Shitabata reviewed the recent journal article by Schowinsky and Epstein which addresses the sometimes problematic finding of distinguishing distorted rectal tissue on a prostate needle biopsy from prostate cancer. The article highlights some of the diagnostic nuances as well as the immunohistochemical pitfalls.

Journal Articles Reviewed

P16 and Ki67 Immunostaining is a Useful Adjunct in the Assessment of Biopsies for HPV-Associated Anal Intraepithelial Neoplasia. American Journal of Surgical Pathology. 30(7):795-801, July 2006.
Walts, Ann E. MD; Lechago, Juan MD, PhD; Bose, Shikha MD

Distorted Rectal Tissue on Prostate Needle Biopsy: A Mimicker of Prostate Cancer. American Journal of Surgical Pathology. 30(7):866-870, July 2006. Schowinsky, Jeffrey T. MD ; Epstein, Jonathan I. MD

The Doctor's Doctor-Dysgerminoma

The Doctor's Doctor-Anal Carcinoma

The Doctor's Doctor-Prostate Cancer Histopathological Subtypes