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Review Article Molecular Pathology
Pre-analytical Practices in the Molecular Diagnostic Tests, A Concise Review

Maryam Sotoudeh Anvari; Atoosa Gharib; Maryam Abolhasani; Aileen Azari-Yaam; Farzaneh Hossieni Gharalari; Moeinadin Safavi; Ali Zare-Mirzaie; Mohammad Vasei

Volume 16, Issue 1 , January 2021, Pages 1-19

https://doi.org/10.30699/ijp.2020.124315.2357

Abstract
  Molecular assays for detection of nucleic acids in biologic specimens are valuable diagnostic tools supporting clinical diagnoses and therapeutic decisions. Pre-analytical errors, which occur before or during processing of nucleic acid extraction, contribute a significant role in common errors which ...  Read More

Original Research Head and Neck Pathology
The Frequency of Human Papillomavirus Positivity in Iranian Patients with Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Mitra Rezaei; Mahboobeh Karimi-Galougahi; Azin Kheradmand; Mihan Pourabdollah Toutkaboni; Hassan Mir Mohammad Sadeghi; Alireza Abdollahi; Amirnader Emami Razavi; Ali Safavi Naini; Farahnaz Bidari- Zerehpoosh

Volume 16, Issue 1 , January 2021, Pages 20-26

https://doi.org/10.30699/ijp.2020.119344.2300

Abstract
  Background & Objective: Human papillomavirus (HPV) has been associated with prognosis in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). Similar to the global studies, different prevalence rates of this viral infection have been reported in Iran. Therefore, we aimed to report the prevalence ...  Read More

Original Research Breast Pathology
Evaluation of the Relationship Between Expression of Villin and Gelsolin Genes and Axillary Lymph Node Metastasis in Patients with Breast Cancer

Armin Borhan; Zohreh Nozarian; Alireza Abdollahi; Reza Shahsiah; Hadiseh Mohammadpour; Arash Borhan

Volume 16, Issue 1 , January 2021, Pages 27-32

https://doi.org/10.30699/ijp.2020.121532.2322

Abstract
  Background & Objective: Nowadays, actin-binding proteins such as Villin and Gelsolin have been considered to be associated with aggressive tumors. This study mainly aims to determine the relationship between Gelsolin and Villin genes expression and metastasis of axillary lymph nodes in patients with ...  Read More

Original Research Diagnostic Pathology
Comparison of Immunohistochemistry Expression of CK7, HMWK and PSA in High-Grade Prostatic Adenocarcinoma and Bladder Transitional Cell Carcinoma

Reza Gheitasi; Esmaeil Sadeghi; Mohammad Jafari

Volume 16, Issue 1 , January 2021, Pages 33-39

https://doi.org/10.30699/ijp.2020.123998.2353

Abstract
  Background & Objective: Prostate adenocarcinoma is the most common malignancy in males, and the urothelial bladder carcinoma is also prevalent. The histological characteristic of these two tumors is very similar in high-grade cases, and their differentiation is difficult. This study was performed ...  Read More

Original Research GI, Liver & Pancreas Pathology
Clinicopathological Significance of Tumor Stem Cell Markers ALDH1 and CD133 in Colorectal Carcinoma

maryam Rezaee; Elmira Gheytanchi; Zahra Madjd; Mitra Mehrazma

Volume 16, Issue 1 , January 2021, Pages 40-50

https://doi.org/10.30699/ijp.2020.127441.2389

Abstract
  Background & Objective: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer worldwide with a high mortality rate. The main causes of death in patients are recurrence and metastasis which are mainly attributed to the small subpopulation of cells within tumors called cancer stem cells (CSCs). This ...  Read More

Original Research Dermatopathology
Prevalence and Main Determinants of BRAF V600E Mutation in Dysplastic and Congenital Nevi

Maryam Nasimi; alireza Ghanadan; Kambiz Kamyab; vahidesadat Azhari; Tahereh Yousefi

Volume 16, Issue 1 , January 2021, Pages 51-56

https://doi.org/10.30699/ijp.2020.130968.2451

Abstract
  Background & Objective: Predicting the transformation of dysplastic or congenital nevi into malignant lesions results in a significant increase in the survival of patients. Some specific gene mutations have been reported to be very helpful in this regard. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the ...  Read More

Original Research Biology & Genetic
Cytogenetic Study of Patients with Primary Amenorrhea in the Northeast of Iran

Narjes Soltani; Farzaneh Mirzaei; Hossein Ayatollahi

Volume 16, Issue 1 , January 2021, Pages 57-61

https://doi.org/10.30699/ijp.2020.115747.2258

Abstract
  Background & Objective: Primary amenorrhea refers to the absence of menstruation in females of reproductive by age 16 when the development of secondary sexual characteristics is evident (breast development, pubic hair) or by age 14 when there are no secondary sexual characteristics are present. Primary ...  Read More

Original Research Molecular Pathology
Variants of Genes Involved in Metabolism of Folate among Patients with Breast Cancer: Association of TYMS 3R Allele with Susceptibility to Breast Cancer and Metastasis

Zohreh Rahimi; Maryam Bozorgi Zarini Bozorgi Zarini; Ziba Rahimi; Ebrahim Shakiba; Asad Vaisi-Raygani; Mohammad Taher Moradi; Kheirolah Yari

Volume 16, Issue 1 , January 2021, Pages 62-68

https://doi.org/10.30699/ijp.2020.117676.2283

Abstract
  Background & Objective: Breast cancer (BC) is known to be the most prevalent cancer among women. One-carbon metabolism (OCM) disturbance might play an important role in the etiology of BC. The present study aimed to investigate the thymidylate synthase (TYMS), 5-methyltetrahydrofolate-homocysteine ...  Read More

Short Communication Uropathology
Five-year Survival Rate of Bladder Cancer in Iran during 2001-2007

Maryam Khayamzadeh; Fereshte Aliakbari; Zahra Zolghadr; Majid Emadeddin; Mahsa Ahadi; MohammadEsmaeil Akbari; Amir Reza Abedi; Shahrzad Nematollahi; Seyed Jalil Hosseini

Volume 16, Issue 1 , January 2021, Pages 69-74

https://doi.org/10.30699/ijp.2020.118375.2287

Abstract
  Background & Objective: Bladder cancer is the fourth most common cancer in men and the most common cancer in women, comprising 8% of all males and 3% of female tumors. The present study aimed to estimate the five-year survival rates of bladder cancer in Iran.Methods: Information on3,337 registered ...  Read More

Short Communication Diagnostic Pathology
Online Assessment for Pathology Residents during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Report of an Experience

Alireza Abdollahi; Ali Labbaf; Mahboobeh Mafinejad; Maryam Sotoodeh-Anvari; Farid Azmoodeh-Ardalan

Volume 16, Issue 1 , January 2021, Pages 75-78

https://doi.org/10.30699/ijp.2020.129558.2425

Abstract
  Background & Objective: The world is facing COVID-19 pandemic, and medical education system and consequently the evaluation of students at different levels have been overshadowed. Residency students are among those affected. In the present study, we aim to share our experiences regarding holding ...  Read More

Case Reports Dermatopathology
Necrotizing Skin Findings in Coronavirus Disease 2019: A Case Report

Fatmagul Kusku; Damlanur Sakiz

Volume 16, Issue 1 , January 2021, Pages 79-83

https://doi.org/10.30699/ijp.2020.128904.2408

Abstract
  Coronavirus is a single-stranded RNA virus that causes acute respiratory syndrome and various skin lesions. In addition, ischemic acral lesions have been reported in patients with severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) due to coagulation disorders. We here present a case with ischemic acral lesions ...  Read More

Case Reports Neuropathology
Gliosarcoma with Adenoid and Chondrosarcomatous Differentiation: A Case Report

Elham Jafari; Shiva Didehban; Shahriar Dabiri; Behshad Mofid

Volume 16, Issue 1 , January 2021, Pages 84-89

https://doi.org/10.30699/ijp.2020.122606.2330

Abstract
  A heterogeneous group of CNS tumors are characterized by mixed neuroepithelial and mesenchymal features. Glial tumors manifesting this phenomenon are referred to as gliosarcoma. These tumors are usually mistaken for cerebral metastases or meningioma at operation. Their histological studies have revealed ...  Read More

Case Reports Neuropathology
Postoperative Extra-Cranial Metastasis of Glioblastoma: A Case Report

atieh zandnejadi; Arezoo Eftekhar-Javadi; HEDIEH MORADI TABRIZ

Volume 16, Issue 1 , January 2021, Pages 90-94

https://doi.org/10.30699/ijp.2020.122780.2349

Abstract
  Glioblastoma (WHO grade IV) is the most common malignant tumor of neural tissues in adults as a primary tumor. Because of blood brain barrier and short median survival of patients with glioblastoma, metastasis of this tumor is very rare. A 46-year-old man was admitted to Sina hospital with chief complaint ...  Read More

Letters to the Editor Biology & Genetic
Peer Review Publication Skills Matter for Academicians

Payam Behzadi

Volume 16, Issue 1 , January 2021, Pages 95-96

https://doi.org/10.30699/ijp.2020.129608.2426

Abstract
  Dear EditorOn July 21 (Sunday) and 23 (Tuesday) 2019, I had an opportunity to hold another workshop titled “How to write a scientific paper?” for Ph.D. students in Microbiology Department, Basic Sciences Faculty, the Islamic Azad University, Shahr-e-Qods Branch, Tehran, Iran. I received brilliant ...  Read More