[OA-34] The use of artificial intelligence in diagnosis of papillary thyroid carcinoma

Thyroid cancer is considered the most common endocrine malignancy, with papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) being the most predominant form, accounting for 85% of all diagnoses. Due to the diagnostic dilemma that can commonly occur in these neoplasms, artificial intelligence (AI) technology has been attempted to assist the diagnosis of these cancers. ...

Author : Wuttichai Kimlap, Nopporn Tipparawong, Nichthida Tangnuntachai, Somboon Keelawat, Boonserm Kijsirikol, Pittipol Kantavat
Keyword : artificial intelligence, medical diagnosis, papillary thyroid carcinoma
Category : Brief communications

Comparison between unbuffered and buffered formalin fixatives for estrogen receptor and Ki-67 immunostains in breast cancer specimens: a pilot study

Pre-analytic steps are important for the immunohistochemical study as in the case of breast cancers. The initial process is the fixation in which the 10% neutral buffered formalin (NBF) is recommended. 10% formalin is less expensive and easier to prepare but its effect on the immunostaining is controversial....

Author : Chetsada Chunkaruhart, Nopporn Tipparawong, Kroonpong Iampenkhae
Keyword : 10% formalin, 10% neutral buffered formalin, ER, Ki-67, breast cancers
Category : Original Articles