Publications by authors named "Prabhavati Jothilingam"
Our objective was to analyze if there was a significant relationship between platelet parameters (PLT, MPV, PDW, P-LCR, PCT) among dengue, its serological subgroups and controls. Serologically proven adult patients with dengue {(n = 238) (NS1 positive = 218, IgM positive = 14, NS1 & IgM positive = 6)} and age- and gender-matched controls (n = 254) were included. The MPV, PDW and P-LCR were significantly higher, and PLT and PCT were significantly lower in cases compared with controls.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The cytological analysis of serous effusions is a common investigation and yields important diagnostic information. However, the distinction of reactive mesothelial cells from malignant cells can sometimes be difficult for the cytopathologist. Hence cost-effective ancillary methods are essential to enhance the accuracy of cytological diagnosis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAngiogenesis and proliferation as measured by microvessel density (MVD) and proliferation index (PI) are essential correlates of malignancy. The aim of our study was to evaluate difference between these values in AML and ALL and also to study the modulation in these parameters following achievement of remission in acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Differences between adult and adolescent cases of acute leukemia in relation to these values were also studied.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Pleomorphic adenoma with extensive lipometaplasia is a rare, benign tumor of salivary gland origin. To the best of our knowledge, the fine needle aspiration cytologic features of this distinct morphologic entity have not been docnmented before.
Case: A 48-year-old male presented with right-sided parotid swelling that was clinically diagnosed as a pleomorphic adenoma.