2004
The histologic subtype of ovarian tumors affects the detection rate by pelvic washings
Fadare O, Mariappan MR, Wang, Hileeto D, Mcalpine J, Rimm DL. The histologic subtype of ovarian tumors affects the detection rate by pelvic washings. Cancer 2004, 102: 150-156. PMID: 15211473, DOI: 10.1002/cncr.20239.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHistologic subtypeOvarian tumorsPeritoneal involvementPelvic washingsPelvic washesBorderline tumorsAdnexal massesCommon histologic subtypeClear cell carcinomaOvarian surface involvementTumor detection rateDetection rateFisher's exact testCurrent studyTumoral involvementHistologic concordanceSerous carcinomaCell carcinomaUndifferentiated carcinomaSurface involvementPeritoneal surfaceConsecutive groupClear cellsIndividual histologic subtypesMost centers
2001
Diagnosis of “ASCUS” in women over age 50 is less likely to be associated with dysplasia
Flynn K, Rimm D. Diagnosis of “ASCUS” in women over age 50 is less likely to be associated with dysplasia. Diagnostic Cytopathology 2001, 24: 132-136. PMID: 11169895, DOI: 10.1002/1097-0339(200102)24:2<132::aid-dc1026>3.0.co;2-n.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1997
Degree of dysplasia following diagnosis of atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance is influenced by patient history and type of follow‐up
Ghoussoub R, Rimm D. Degree of dysplasia following diagnosis of atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance is influenced by patient history and type of follow‐up. Diagnostic Cytopathology 1997, 17: 14-19. PMID: 9218897, DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1097-0339(199707)17:1<14::aid-dc3>3.0.co;2-p.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBiasBiopsyCondylomata AcuminataFemaleHumansUterine Cervical DysplasiaUterine Cervical NeoplasmsVaginal SmearsConceptsHigh-grade lesionsAtypical squamous cellsSelection of patientsGrade lesionsSquamous cellsUndetermined significanceDiagnosis of ASCUSSignificant past historyDegree of dysplasiaBethesda System criteriaASCUS diagnosisRetrospective studySignificant lesionsPatient historyVaginal smearsBiopsyCurrent literature findingsPatientsLesionsAtypical squamous cells of undetermined significance: Correlative histologic and follow‐up studies from an academic medical center
Williams M, Rimm D, Pedigo M, Frable W. Atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance: Correlative histologic and follow‐up studies from an academic medical center. Diagnostic Cytopathology 1997, 16: 1-7. PMID: 9034728, DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1097-0339(199701)16:1<1::aid-dc2>3.0.co;2-m.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSquamous intraepithelial lesionsCervical intraepithelial neoplasiaCIN IICIN IIIIntraepithelial neoplasiaCytologic diagnosisHigh-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasiaLow-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasiaCervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) IMild nuclear hyperchromasiaSubsequent colposcopic biopsyAtypical squamous cellsDiagnosis of ASCUSGroup of patientsIntraepithelial neoplasia IHigh-risk groupSubsequent cervical biopsyCases of carcinomaManagement of casesAcademic medical centerVirus cytopathic effectVaginal cytologic findingsEndocervical curettageColposcopic biopsyIntraepithelial lesions
1996
Atypical reparative change on cervical/vaginal smears may be associated with dysplasia
Rimm D, Gmitro S, Frable W. Atypical reparative change on cervical/vaginal smears may be associated with dysplasia. Diagnostic Cytopathology 1996, 14: 374-379. PMID: 8725141, DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1097-0339(199605)14:4<374::aid-dc17>3.0.co;2-h.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh-grade squamous intraepithelial lesionsLow-grade squamous intraepithelial lesionsAtypical reparative changesDiagnosis of ASCUSSquamous intraepithelial lesionsReparative changesIntraepithelial lesionsAtypical repairVaginal smearsSignificant histologic abnormalitiesUniversity Pathology DepartmentAtypical squamous cellsPercentage of casesChronic cervicitisSquamous cellsSquamous metaplasiaHistologic abnormalitiesHistologic findingsClinical managementHistologic changesCytologic diagnosisBethesda SystemClinical concernPathology departmentMedical College