2021
α-Fetoprotein mRNA in situ hybridisation is a highly specific marker of hepatocellular carcinoma: a multi-centre study
Lu SX, Huang YH, Liu LL, Zhang CZ, Yang X, Yang YZ, Shao CK, Li JM, Xie D, Zhang X, Jain D, Yun JP. α-Fetoprotein mRNA in situ hybridisation is a highly specific marker of hepatocellular carcinoma: a multi-centre study. British Journal Of Cancer 2021, 124: 1988-1996. PMID: 33824478, PMCID: PMC8184895, DOI: 10.1038/s41416-021-01363-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHepatocellular carcinomaHepatocytic lesionsDiagnosis of HCCLiver biopsy cohortHepatocyte paraffin 1Independent retrospective cohortsBenign liver lesionsMulti-center studyGood diagnostic valueNovel diagnostic biomarkersArginase-1 (Arg-1) proteinsΑ-fetoprotein mRNASurgical cohortRetrospective cohortBiopsy cohortHepPar-1Arg-1Liver lesionsDiagnostic biomarkersDiagnostic valueMalignancy lesionsLesionsGlypican3CohortSpecific markers
2018
A practical diagnostic approach to hepatic masses.
Vyas M, Jain D. A practical diagnostic approach to hepatic masses. Indian Journal Of Pathology And Microbiology 2018, 61: 2-17. PMID: 29567877, DOI: 10.4103/ijpm.ijpm_578_17.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDifferential diagnosisHepatic massCorrect diagnosisRight diagnosisBackground liver diseaseUnknown primary siteFocal nodular hyperplasiaHepatic mass lesionsPractical diagnostic approachList of antibodiesNonhepatocellular originProper workupClinical presentationHepatocellular originLiver diseaseHistologic featuresPrimary lesionClinicopathological correlationHepatic adenomaVascular tumorsMass lesionNonepithelial neoplasmsCommon siteNeedle biopsyNodular hyperplasia
2015
Comparison of 5 Immunohistochemical Markers of Hepatocellular Differentiation for the Diagnosis of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Nguyen T, Phillips D, Jain D, Torbenson M, Wu TT, Yeh MM, Kakar S. Comparison of 5 Immunohistochemical Markers of Hepatocellular Differentiation for the Diagnosis of Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Archives Of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine 2015, 139: 1028-34. PMID: 26230595, DOI: 10.5858/arpa.2014-0479-oa.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBiomarkers, TumorCarcinoma, HepatocellularCell DifferentiationFemaleHumansImmunohistochemistryLiver NeoplasmsMaleMiddle AgedSensitivity and SpecificityConceptsHep Par 1Polyclonal carcinoembryonic antigenArginase-1Hepatocellular carcinomaGlypican-3Carcinoembryonic antigenPAR-1Immunohistochemical markersSensitive markerHepatocellular differentiationLiver biopsyCarcinomaBest overall sensitivityHepatocellular markersLimited tissueAntigen 1Overall sensitivityDiagnosisCombined useReliable diagnosisPositive resultsMarkersLimited role
2012
PDX-1, CDX-2, TTF-1, and CK7
Chan ES, Alexander J, Swanson PE, Jain D, Yeh MM. PDX-1, CDX-2, TTF-1, and CK7. The American Journal Of Surgical Pathology 2012, 36: 737-743. PMID: 22498824, DOI: 10.1097/pas.0b013e31824aba59.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBiomarkers, TumorCDX2 Transcription FactorDiagnosis, DifferentialDNA-Binding ProteinsFemaleHomeodomain ProteinsHumansImmunohistochemistryIntestinal NeoplasmsKeratin-20Keratin-7Liver NeoplasmsLung NeoplasmsMaleMiddle AgedNeuroendocrine TumorsPancreatic NeoplasmsSensitivity and SpecificitySingle-Blind MethodTrans-ActivatorsTranscription FactorsConceptsGI neuroendocrine tumorsThyroid transcription factor-1Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumorsBronchopulmonary neuroendocrine tumorsMetastatic neuroendocrine tumorsPrimary neuroendocrine tumorNeuroendocrine tumorsCDX-2PDX-1Primary siteMetastatic pancreatic neuroendocrine tumorsPrimary pancreatic neuroendocrine tumorsDuodenal neuroendocrine tumorsΒ-cell functionSimilar morphologic featuresPancreatic duodenal homeobox-1Good overall diagnostic accuracyOverall diagnostic accuracyDuodenal homeobox 1Radiologic dataTranscription factor 1IHC panelImmunohistochemical markersIHC analysisKeratin 7
2011
Prospective Evaluation of Acute Graft-Versus-Host Disease
Aslanian H, Chander B, Robert M, Cooper D, Proctor D, Seropian S, Jain D. Prospective Evaluation of Acute Graft-Versus-Host Disease. Digestive Diseases And Sciences 2011, 57: 720-725. PMID: 22011927, DOI: 10.1007/s10620-011-1938-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute GVHDHost diseaseLower endoscopyRectal biopsyDiagnostic yieldGastrointestinal tractAllogeneic bone marrow transplantationAcute Graft-VersusCases of GVHDLower gastrointestinal involvementOptimal endoscopic approachDiagnosis of GVHDNon-specific symptomsStem cell transplantationBone marrow transplantationUpper gastrointestinal tractLower gastrointestinal tractUpper intestinal tractMajority of casesColonic GVHDGastrointestinal GVHDGastrointestinal involvementGraft-VersusGVHD casesIntestinal GVHD
2005
Liver Biopsy
Sheela H, Seela S, Caldwell C, Boyer JL, Jain D. Liver Biopsy. Journal Of Clinical Gastroenterology 2005, 39: 603-610. PMID: 16000929, DOI: 10.1097/01.mcg.0000170742.59134.60.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLiver biopsyCertain clinical settingsAutoimmune hepatitisEssential diagnostic toolLiver diseasePercutaneous approachCommon disorderIntraoperative approachDisease prognosisTherapeutic strategiesBiopsySerologic diagnosisClinical settingGenetic disordersDiagnostic toolDiagnosisDisordersLaboratory testsIndicationsHepatitisContraindicationsLaparoscopicComplicationsPrognosisDisease
2002
Diagnosis of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Jain D. Diagnosis of Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Journal Of Clinical Gastroenterology 2002, 35: s101-s108. PMID: 12394213, DOI: 10.1097/00004836-200211002-00006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBiopsy, NeedleCarcinoma, HepatocellularCost-Benefit AnalysisHumansLiverLiver NeoplasmsSensitivity and SpecificityConceptsFine needle aspiration cytologyNeedle core biopsyHepatic massHepatic nodulesLarge hepatic massMetastatic hepatic massesHigh-risk patientsNeedle aspiration cytologyDiagnosis of HCCMost clinical settingsPositive predictive valueDifferentiated HCCRisk patientsSmall hepatic nodulesPathologic evaluationPathologic diagnosisCore biopsyDiagnostic difficultiesHistopathologic diagnosisImmunohistochemical stainsHepatocellular carcinomaInstitutional experienceAspiration cytologyHepatic lesionsPredictive value