Predictive Relevance of Tumor-infiltrating Lymphocytes in Breast Cancer

To determine the prognostic significance of the immunophenotype, density and distribution of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) in breast cancer samples....

Author : 1Tanin Titipungul M.D., 2Nipon Chaisuriya M.D., 2Emorn Phanomsri M.Sc., 2Sakda Waraasawapati M.D., 2Supinda Koonmee M.D., 2Suwit Balthaisong B.Sc., 2Chawalit Pairojkul M.D., 2Yaovalux Chamgramol Ph.D.
Keyword : breast cancer, cd20+, cd3+, cd4, cd8, tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes
Category : Original Articles

Increased eosinophil levels in HIV-infected patients with high CD4/CD8 ratio Study from 564 patients in Ramathibodi Hospital.

Blood from 564 patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) were studied for laboratory analysis. The hematological changes including white blood cell count (WBC), percentage and absolute number of lymphocyte and eosinophil were determined by using the Technicon H*3 RTX hematological analyzer. Analysis of blood cell parameters...

Author : Preyarat kaewketthong*, Jaruwan Doydee*, Supachewin Thawenuch*, Thanakorn Thuayset*, Kalayanee Khupulsup** and Punnee Butthep*
Keyword : cd4, cd4/cd8 ratio, cd8, eosinophil, eosinophilia, hiv
Category : Original Articles

CD43 Expression in Malignant Melanoma: A Diagnostic Pitfall

CD43 is commonly concerned as a marker for hematopoietic cells and, at times, a preferential T-cell marker. However, a number of non-hematologic cancers, mostly carcinoma, can express CD43. Recently, a case of malignant melanoma mimicking malignant lymphoma by cytomorphology was reported to express CD43 as well as melanoma markers but the other hematologic...

Author : Sanya Sukpanichnant
Keyword : cd43, hematologic malignancy, malignant melanoma, non-hematologic malignancy, t-cell marker
Category : Case Reports