2022
Comprehensive molecular profiling of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma in FNA, biopsy, and resection specimens
Razzano D, Bouza SJ, Hernandez PV, Wang M, Robert ME, Walther Z, Cai G. Comprehensive molecular profiling of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma in FNA, biopsy, and resection specimens. Cancer Cytopathology 2022, 130: 726-734. PMID: 35511415, DOI: 10.1002/cncy.22589.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCarcinoma, Pancreatic DuctalEndoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle AspirationHumansPancreatic NeoplasmsProto-Oncogene Proteins p21(ras)ConceptsFine-needle aspirationFine-needle biopsyPancreatic ductal adenocarcinomaOncomine Comprehensive AssayResection specimensMolecular alterationsMolecular testingFNB samplesDuctal adenocarcinomaTherapeutic implicationsSuccess rateComprehensive molecular analysisComprehensive molecular testingComprehensive molecular profilingPotential therapeutic implicationsSimilar success ratesResection casesKRAS mutationsFNB specimensFNA materialFNA specimensAmplification analysisMolecular profilingFusion assessmentGene mutations
2020
Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Cytologic Evaluation of Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm and Mucinous Cystic Neoplasms of Pancreas
Gilani SM, Adeniran AJ, Cai G. Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Cytologic Evaluation of Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm and Mucinous Cystic Neoplasms of Pancreas. American Journal Of Clinical Pathology 2020, 154: 559-570. PMID: 32589187, DOI: 10.1093/ajcp/aqaa079.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedCarcinoma, PapillaryCystadenocarcinoma, MucinousEndoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle AspirationFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPancreatic Intraductal NeoplasmsPancreatic NeoplasmsConceptsIntraductal papillary mucinous neoplasmMucinous cystic neoplasmMucinous cystic lesionsHigh-grade dysplasiaPapillary mucinous neoplasmCystic neoplasmsMucinous neoplasmsAncillary testingFine-needle aspiration cytologic evaluationUltrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration cytologyEndoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration cytologyFine needle aspiration cytologyRisk of malignancyNeedle aspiration cytologyUse of cytologyPositive cytologic diagnosisCytologic categoriesModerate dysplasiaCystic lesionsCytopathology guidelinesInvasive malignancyMalignancy rateHistologic diagnosisCytologic evaluationEndoscopic ultrasound
2019
Improved Diagnostic Yield and Specimen Quality With Endobronchial Ultrasound-Guided Forceps Biopsies: A Retrospective Analysis
Ray AS, Li C, Murphy TE, Cai G, Araujo KLB, Bramley K, DeBiasi EM, Pisani MA, Cortopassi IO, Puchalski JT. Improved Diagnostic Yield and Specimen Quality With Endobronchial Ultrasound-Guided Forceps Biopsies: A Retrospective Analysis. The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2019, 109: 894-901. PMID: 31593653, PMCID: PMC9376016, DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2019.08.106.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedBronchoscopyDiagnosis, DifferentialEndoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle AspirationFemaleHumansLymph NodesLymphadenopathyMaleMediastinal DiseasesMiddle AgedReproducibility of ResultsRetrospective StudiesSurgical InstrumentsConceptsStandard of careTransbronchial needle aspirationDiagnostic yieldHilar lymphadenopathyEndobronchial ultrasound transbronchial needle aspirationMediastinal/hilar lymphadenopathySolid organ malignanciesHigh diagnostic yieldGood tissue qualitySpecimen qualityForceps biopsyEBUS-TBNAParenchymal findingsPreprocedural imagingEndobronchial ultrasoundNeedle aspirationRetrospective analysisLymphadenopathyDiagnostic criteriaPatient basisDisease processTissue acquisitionPatientsClinical scenariosSarcoidosis
2016
Clinical utility of rapid on-site cytopathology
Oza VM, Cai G, Aslanian HR. Clinical utility of rapid on-site cytopathology. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2016, 85: 261. PMID: 27562939, DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2016.08.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEndoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle AspirationHumansPathologyPoint-of-Care SystemsStaining and Labeling
2013
Evaluation of endobronchial ultrasound‐guided fine‐needle aspirations (EBUS‐FNA): Correlation with adequacy and histologic follow‐up
Karunamurthy A, Cai G, Dacic S, Khalbuss WE, Pantanowitz L, Monaco SE. Evaluation of endobronchial ultrasound‐guided fine‐needle aspirations (EBUS‐FNA): Correlation with adequacy and histologic follow‐up. Cancer Cytopathology 2013, 122: 23-32. PMID: 24127207, DOI: 10.1002/cncy.21350.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBiopsy, NeedleCohort StudiesDatabases, FactualEndoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle AspirationFalse Negative ReactionsFemaleHumansImmunohistochemistryLung NeoplasmsLymph NodesMaleMediastinal NeoplasmsMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesSensitivity and SpecificityConceptsEndobronchial ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspirationUltrasound-guided fine-needle aspirationLymph nodesFine-needle aspirationDiagnostic yieldN1 lymph nodesN2 lymph nodesNegative cytologic diagnosisHilar lymph nodesMediastinal lymph nodesOverall diagnostic yieldChance of malignancyHigh diagnostic yieldNegative predictive valueFalse-negative diagnosesClinicopathologic findingsMediastinal lesionsLymphoid tissueInvasive modalitiesCytologic diagnosisPredictive valueUnsatisfactory casesGreater riskHistologicDiagnostic material
2012
Cytoplasmic vacuolization: An under‐recognized cytomorphologic feature in endocrine tumors of the pancreas
Levy GH, Finkelstein A, Harigopal M, Chhieng D, Cai G. Cytoplasmic vacuolization: An under‐recognized cytomorphologic feature in endocrine tumors of the pancreas. Diagnostic Cytopathology 2012, 41: 623-628. PMID: 22807461, DOI: 10.1002/dc.22893.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultBiomarkers, TumorChromograninsCytoplasmEndoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle AspirationFatal OutcomeFemaleGlioblastomaHumansMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasms, Multiple PrimaryNeuroendocrine TumorsPalliative CarePancreatic NeoplasmsSynaptophysinVacuolesConceptsFine-needle aspirationPancreatic endocrine neoplasmsCytomorphologic featuresDiagnostic pitfallsEndoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspirationUltrasound-guided fine-needle aspirationFine cytoplasmic vacuolesClinicopathologic featuresDiagnostic challengeEndocrine tumorsEndocrine neoplasmsSmall biopsiesAccurate diagnosisImmunocytochemical studyCytoplasmic vacuoles