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  1. Article ; Online: Interpretive Errors in Fine-Needle Aspiration of Thyroid: A 13-Year Institutional Experience in Lebanon.

    Khaled, Chirine S / Khalifeh, Ibrahim M / Shabb, Nina S

    Acta cytologica

    2021  Volume 66, Issue 1, Page(s) 23–35

    Abstract: Introduction: Fine-needle aspiration (FNA) is a worldwide established diagnostic tool for the assessment of patients with thyroid nodules. All thyroid FNA interpretive errors (IEs) were reviewed at the American University of Beirut Medical Center over a ...

    Abstract Introduction: Fine-needle aspiration (FNA) is a worldwide established diagnostic tool for the assessment of patients with thyroid nodules. All thyroid FNA interpretive errors (IEs) were reviewed at the American University of Beirut Medical Center over a 13-year period, in order to identify and analyze them.
    Materials and methods: All FNAs and their corresponding pathology results are correlated yearly for quality assurance. Discrepant cases are segregated into sampling errors and IEs. All thyroid FNAs with IEs were collected from 2005 to 2017. FNA and pathology slides were reviewed by trained, board-certified cytopathologists, adhering to the latest Bethesda criteria. Reasons for erroneous diagnoses were studied.
    Results: There was a total of 11 IEs out of 340 thyroid FNAs followed by surgical resection. Five benign follicular nodules (BFNs) were misinterpreted as suspicious for carcinoma. Focal nuclear atypia in cyst-lining or follicular cells and a monotonous population of macrophages misinterpreted as Hurthle cells (HCs) were the causes of IEs in this category. Four Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT) cases were misinterpreted as suspicious for malignancy. Innate atypia of HCs and sampling misinterpretation were the causes of IEs in HT. One medullary and 1 follicular carcinoma were misinterpreted as suspicious for follicular neoplasm and BFN, respectively. Nine cases were better classified after review.
    Conclusion: Thyroid FNA IEs can be mitigated by meticulous screening and identification of all elements on FNA smears. Awareness of focal nuclear atypia in reactive cyst-lining and follicular cells in BFN, as well as HCs in HT, is highlighted. Adherence to The Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology and consulting experienced cytopathologists significantly decrease IEs.
    MeSH term(s) Adenocarcinoma, Follicular/diagnosis ; Adenocarcinoma, Follicular/pathology ; Biopsy, Fine-Needle/methods ; Humans ; Lebanon ; Retrospective Studies ; Thyroid Neoplasms/pathology ; Thyroid Nodule/diagnosis ; Thyroid Nodule/pathology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-09-27
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 80003-x
    ISSN 1938-2650 ; 0001-5547
    ISSN (online) 1938-2650
    ISSN 0001-5547
    DOI 10.1159/000519075
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  2. Article ; Online: High-risk human papillomavirus in ruxolitinib-associated sebaceous neoplasms.

    Hamie, Lamiaa / Bardawil, Tara / Khalifeh, Ibrahim

    Indian journal of dermatology, venereology and leprology

    2021  Volume 87, Issue 3, Page(s) 404–408

    MeSH term(s) Adenocarcinoma, Sebaceous/diagnosis ; Adenocarcinoma, Sebaceous/etiology ; Adenoma/diagnosis ; Adenoma/etiology ; Alphapapillomavirus ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Nitriles/adverse effects ; Papillomavirus Infections/diagnosis ; Papillomavirus Infections/etiology ; Primary Myelofibrosis/drug therapy ; Pyrazoles/adverse effects ; Pyrimidines/adverse effects ; Sebaceous Gland Neoplasms/diagnosis ; Sebaceous Gland Neoplasms/etiology
    Chemical Substances Nitriles ; Pyrazoles ; Pyrimidines ; ruxolitinib (82S8X8XX8H)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-12-13
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Case Reports ; Letter
    ZDB-ID 416068-x
    ISSN 0973-3922 ; 0019-5162 ; 0378-6323
    ISSN (online) 0973-3922
    ISSN 0019-5162 ; 0378-6323
    DOI 10.25259/IJDVL_197_20
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  3. Article: Characteristics of Breast Cancer Metastasizing to Bone in a Mediterranean Population.

    Bannoura, Sami / Nahouli, Hasan / Noubani, Aya / Flaifel, Abdallah / Khalifeh, Ibrahim

    Cureus

    2020  Volume 12, Issue 11, Page(s) e11679

    Abstract: Aim: This study examines clinicopathological, molecular, and radiological characteristics of breast cancer metastasizing to the bone in a Mediterranean population.: Methods: Cases of breast cancer with metastasis to bone were retrieved from the ... ...

    Abstract Aim: This study examines clinicopathological, molecular, and radiological characteristics of breast cancer metastasizing to the bone in a Mediterranean population.
    Methods: Cases of breast cancer with metastasis to bone were retrieved from the pathology department archives. Descriptive statistics and bivariate inferential statistics of retrieved clinical (demographic, focality, laterality, axillary lymph node status, and metastasis-free interval), radiological (skeletal site of bone metastasis, type of bone lesion), and microscopic (grade, subtype of breast cancer, lymphovascular status, perineural status, lymph node involvement, nodal extracapsular extension, molecular subtype) data were conducted.
    Results: Out of 123 cases analyzed, 93.5% were ductal, 90% had axillary lymph node metastasis, 60.5% were luminal A, 59.6% were osteolytic, and 54.4% had grade III. Discordance in the status of ER, PR, and HER2 between the primary breast tumor and the corresponding bone metastases was noted, with the highest rate of change reported for PR (35.7%). Significance was detected at the level of difference between the subtype of breast cancer with regards to the radiologic features where the ductal subtype was found to be mostly osteolytic while the lobular subtype was mostly either osteoblastic or mixed (p-value=0.05). The metastasis-free interval was significantly associated with the number of metastatic bone lesions (P=0.001).
    Conclusion: The significant association between metastasis-free interval and the number of metastatic bone lesions suggests that a higher interval allows more time for tumors to manifest multiple lesions. The high rate of discordance in the status of PR, ER, and HER2 was congruent with the literature highlighting the need to further investigate underlying mechanisms.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-11-24
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2747273-5
    ISSN 2168-8184
    ISSN 2168-8184
    DOI 10.7759/cureus.11679
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  4. Article ; Online: Fatal Visceral Leishmaniasis Caused by Leishmania infantum, Lebanon.

    El Hajj, Rana / El Hajj, Hiba / Khalifeh, Ibrahim

    Emerging infectious diseases

    2018  Volume 24, Issue 5, Page(s) 906–907

    Abstract: Visceral leishmaniasis, a fatal disease if not treated, is caused by Leishmania parasites. This disease might be overlooked in the Middle East because of limited awareness and low incidence. We report 5 patients who died of visceral leishmaniasis in ... ...

    Abstract Visceral leishmaniasis, a fatal disease if not treated, is caused by Leishmania parasites. This disease might be overlooked in the Middle East because of limited awareness and low incidence. We report 5 patients who died of visceral leishmaniasis in Lebanon and make recommendations to improve faster diagnosis and treatment.
    MeSH term(s) Child ; Child, Preschool ; Fatal Outcome ; Female ; Humans ; Lebanon/epidemiology ; Leishmania infantum ; Leishmaniasis, Visceral/epidemiology ; Leishmaniasis, Visceral/parasitology ; Leishmaniasis, Visceral/pathology ; Male ; Refugees ; Syria/epidemiology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-04-16
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Case Reports ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1380686-5
    ISSN 1080-6059 ; 1080-6040
    ISSN (online) 1080-6059
    ISSN 1080-6040
    DOI 10.3201/eid2405.180019
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  5. Article ; Online: Loss of KLK4::KLKP1 pseudogene expression by RNA chromogenic in-situ hybridization is associated with PTEN loss and increased risk of biochemical recurrence in a cohort of middle eastern men with prostate cancer.

    Bakker, Andrea / Slack, Jonathan C / Palanisamy, Nalla / Carskadon, Shannon / Ghosh, Sunita / Khalifeh, Ibrahim / Bismar, Tarek A

    Journal of cancer research and clinical oncology

    2022  Volume 149, Issue 7, Page(s) 3721–3728

    Abstract: Background: KLK4::KLKP1 fusion is a recently described pseudogene that is enriched in prostate cancer (PCa). This new biomarker has not been characterized in the Middle Eastern population.: Objective: To establish the incidence and prognostic value ... ...

    Abstract Background: KLK4::KLKP1 fusion is a recently described pseudogene that is enriched in prostate cancer (PCa). This new biomarker has not been characterized in the Middle Eastern population.
    Objective: To establish the incidence and prognostic value of KLK4::KLKP1 fusion in a cohort of Middle Eastern men with PCa and explore the relationship of this marker to other relevant biomarkers (PTEN, ERG, SPINK1).
    Design, setting, and participants: We interrogated a cohort of 340 Middle Eastern men with localized PCa treated by radical prostatectomy between 2005 and 2015. KLK4::KLKP1 fusion status was assessed by RNA Chromogenic in situ hybridization (CISH) and correlated to pathological and clinical parameters.
    Outcome measurements and statistical analysis: RNA-CISH expression of KLK4::KLKP1 was correlated with prognostic factors, ERG, PTEN, and SPINK1 expression, and biochemical recurrence (BCR) following prostatectomy.
    Results and limitations: 51.7% of patient samples showed positive KLK4::KLKP1 expression; more commonly in cores of PCa (38%) versus non-cancer (20.6%) (p < 0.0001) and in lower Gleason Grade Group tumors (1-3) vs (4-5). KLK4::KLKP1 expression positively correlated with ERG positivity and inversely associated with PTEN loss. No significant association was found with SPINK1 expression, seminal vesicle invasion, positive surgical margin, pathological stage, or patient age (< 50 or ≥ 50). The association between PTEN loss and BCR increased when combined with KLK4::KLKP1 negativity (HR 2.31, CI 1.03-5.20, p = 0.042).
    Conclusions: KLK4::KLKP1 expression is more common in this cohort of Middle Eastern men than has been reported in North American men. It is associated with ERG positivity and inversely correlated with PTEN loss. In isolation, KLK4::KLKP1 expression was not significantly associated with clinical outcome or pathological parameters. However, its expression is associated with certain molecular subtypes (ERG-positive, PTEN-intact) and as we demonstrate may help further stratify the risk of recurrence within these groups.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Male ; Biomarkers, Tumor/genetics ; Prognosis ; Prostatectomy/methods ; Prostatic Neoplasms/genetics ; Prostatic Neoplasms/surgery ; Prostatic Neoplasms/pathology ; Pseudogenes ; PTEN Phosphohydrolase/genetics ; PTEN Phosphohydrolase/metabolism ; Transcriptional Regulator ERG/genetics ; Trypsin Inhibitor, Kazal Pancreatic/genetics
    Chemical Substances Biomarkers, Tumor ; PTEN Phosphohydrolase (EC 3.1.3.67) ; PTEN protein, human (EC 3.1.3.67) ; SPINK1 protein, human ; Transcriptional Regulator ERG ; Trypsin Inhibitor, Kazal Pancreatic (50936-63-5) ; KLKP1 protein, human ; kallikrein 4 (EC 3.4.21.-)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-08-18
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 134792-5
    ISSN 1432-1335 ; 0171-5216 ; 0084-5353 ; 0943-9382
    ISSN (online) 1432-1335
    ISSN 0171-5216 ; 0084-5353 ; 0943-9382
    DOI 10.1007/s00432-022-04279-5
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  6. Article: Carcinoid Tumor Arising from the Sphenoid Sinus Treated with Definitive Intensity-modulated Radiation Therapy: A Case Report.

    Hilal, Lara / Jammal, Mustafa / Khalifeh, Ibrahim / Tfayli, Arafat / Youssef, Bassem

    Cureus

    2019  Volume 11, Issue 3, Page(s) e4288

    Abstract: Head and neck neuroendocrine tumors (NET) are a rare type of cancer. NET can be classified according to the histopathological features. The typical carcinoid tumor is a well-differentiated tumor that is the least common among other types. Owing to its ... ...

    Abstract Head and neck neuroendocrine tumors (NET) are a rare type of cancer. NET can be classified according to the histopathological features. The typical carcinoid tumor is a well-differentiated tumor that is the least common among other types. Owing to its indolent behavior and variable radiological and pathological features, treatment of carcinoid tumors remains a challenge. We report a case of a 54-year-old man presenting with a non-operable carcinoid tumor arising in the sphenoid sinuses treated with radiotherapy with stable disease control after three years follow-up.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-03-21
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Case Reports
    ZDB-ID 2747273-5
    ISSN 2168-8184
    ISSN 2168-8184
    DOI 10.7759/cureus.4288
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  7. Article: Large esophageal schwannoma: En-bloc resection with primary closure by esophagoplasty.

    Degheili, Jad A / Sfeir, Pierre / Khalifeh, Ibrahim / Hallal, Ali H

    International journal of surgery case reports

    2019  Volume 61, Page(s) 77–81

    Abstract: Background: Gastrointestinal schwannomas are submucosal tumors accounting for 2-7% of mesenchymal gastro-intestinal neoplasms; the stomach being the most common site. Esophageal schwannomas are more frequent in women, and are usually located in the ... ...

    Abstract Background: Gastrointestinal schwannomas are submucosal tumors accounting for 2-7% of mesenchymal gastro-intestinal neoplasms; the stomach being the most common site. Esophageal schwannomas are more frequent in women, and are usually located in the upper to mid portion. Dysphagia is the main presenting symptom. A definitive diagnosis requires confirmation by histopathological and immunohistochemical studies.
    Case presentation: A 50-year-old healthy lady, presented with gradual increasing onset of dyspnea, with minimal dysphagia to solid food, over a period of several years. Enhanced CT scan of the chest revealed a well-defined soft tissue mass arising from the proximal third of the esophagus, measuring 7.8 × 5.4 x 10.5 cm. Esophagogastric endoscopy with ultrasonography showed an elevated, smooth surface lesion, arising from the submucosal layer of the esophagus, with a hypervascular mucosa. Enucleation of this large tumor, with preservation of the overlying mucosa, was difficult to accomplish due to its large size. Making use of a dilated proximal esophageal segment, total en-bloc excision of the mass rendered a 15 cm esophagotomy gap, which was easily closed, in two layers, without affecting the overall caliber thus achieving a good esophagoplasty result. Histologically, abundance of spindle-shaped cells with positive S-100 proteins, confirmed the diagnosis of esophageal schwannoma.
    Conclusion: Variations in mesenchymal gastrointestinal tumors is vast, rendering diagnosis by radiology alone difficult. As such, characteristic histologic and immunostaining features are cornerstones in precise diagnosis of esophageal schwannomas. Despite being rare in incidence, symptomatic esophageal schwannoma lesions can be excised entirely, with low rate of recurrence and favorable overall outcomes.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-07-19
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2210-2612
    ISSN 2210-2612
    DOI 10.1016/j.ijscr.2019.07.038
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  8. Article ; Online: Isolated lipstick-like ulceration of the ileocecal valve: A hallmark of cytomegalovirus colitis.

    Daniel, Fady / Ghaoui, Nohra / Karaoui, Walid R / Sabatto, Bassel-Zein / Khalifeh, Ibrahim / El-Cheikh, Jean

    The Turkish journal of gastroenterology : the official journal of Turkish Society of Gastroenterology

    2020  Volume 31, Issue 3, Page(s) 274–275

    MeSH term(s) Colitis/pathology ; Colitis/virology ; Cytomegalovirus ; Cytomegalovirus Infections/pathology ; Cytomegalovirus Infections/virology ; Humans ; Ileal Diseases/pathology ; Ileal Diseases/virology ; Ileocecal Valve/pathology ; Ileocecal Valve/virology ; Male ; Medical Illustration ; Middle Aged ; Ulcer/pathology ; Ulcer/virology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-06-18
    Publishing country Turkey
    Document type Case Reports ; Letter
    ZDB-ID 1340275-4
    ISSN 2148-5607 ; 1300-4948
    ISSN (online) 2148-5607
    ISSN 1300-4948
    DOI 10.5152/tjg.2020.19116
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  9. Article ; Online: Clinical, microscopic and molecular presentation in pediatric versus adult old world cutaneous Leishmaniasis.

    Dunya, Gabriel / Loya, Asif / Taraif, Suad / Adib Houreih, Mohammad / Khalifeh, Ibrahim

    Pediatric dermatology

    2020  Volume 37, Issue 4, Page(s) 656–660

    Abstract: Background: Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is an emerging uncontrolled tropical parasitic disease in endemic and nonendemic areas with a high prevalence in the pediatric age group.: Method: A total of 382 individuals from Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, ... ...

    Abstract Background: Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is an emerging uncontrolled tropical parasitic disease in endemic and nonendemic areas with a high prevalence in the pediatric age group.
    Method: A total of 382 individuals from Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Syria diagnosed with CL by punch biopsy/scrapings were grouped into adults (>18 years) and pediatrics (≤18 years). Data recorded included clinical features [number, location, type, size, and extensiveness (size larger than 3 cm, more than 5 lesions per patient, lesion present for more than 12 months, special types, disfiguring lesion or closeness to vital sensory organs) of lesions] and microscopic findings [Ridley's Parasitic Index and Ridley's Pattern]. In addition, molecular confirmation and speciation were performed.
    Results: In comparison with adults, patients in the pediatric group (n = 158, 41.4%) showed significantly higher number of lesions, more facial involvement, and more extensive disease (P < .05). Microscopically, a more advanced Ridley's pattern was observed. The other variables did not show statistical difference between the two groups.
    Conclusion: Historically, CL has been known to be a neglected tropical disease of poverty and pediatric predilection. In our pediatric group, CL manifests with more extensive disease clinically mirrored by more advanced lesions microscopically.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Child ; Humans ; Leishmaniasis, Cutaneous/diagnosis ; Leishmaniasis, Cutaneous/epidemiology ; Neglected Diseases/diagnosis ; Neglected Diseases/epidemiology ; Pediatrics ; Saudi Arabia ; Skin
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-05-18
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 605539-4
    ISSN 1525-1470 ; 0736-8046
    ISSN (online) 1525-1470
    ISSN 0736-8046
    DOI 10.1111/pde.14195
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  10. Article: Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis and reactivation of cerebral toxoplasmosis in a child: Case report.

    Bannoura, Sami / El Hajj, Rana / Khalifeh, Ibrahim / El Hajj, Hiba

    IDCases

    2018  Volume 13, Page(s) e00434

    Abstract: Toxoplasma ... ...

    Abstract Toxoplasma gondii
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-08-06
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article ; Case Reports
    ZDB-ID 2745454-X
    ISSN 2214-2509
    ISSN 2214-2509
    DOI 10.1016/j.idcr.2018.e00434
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