Mohammed Bashar Danlami1*, Basiru Aliyu1, Abbas Bazata Yusuf1, Bashar Gulumbe Haruna1 and Asmau Nono Mahe1
...gical examination at the cytology unit of the FMC Birnin Kebbi spanning a period of 10 years (2009-2019). The study used a hospital-based archive that covers the entire Kebbi State without any well-defined population to collects data on all Pap smear cases presenting to the hospital for possible diagnosis of cervical cancer. Descriptive and summary statistics and cross-tabulation were used to describe the data using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences....
Umar M. Bello1*, Samuel A. Ojo1, Abdurrahman Ghaji1, Ambrose A. Voh (Jr)2, Muazu N. Bappah3, Casmir O. Igbokwe4
...uate exfoliative vaginal cytology sequential pattern; as well as temperature (rectal and vaginal) changes relative to various stages of the oestrus cycle. The does were synchronized by treatment with two luteolytic dosages of PGF2α analogue (Lutalyse®, Dinoprost tromethamine), 12.5mg administered intramuscularly in the gluteal region, 11 days apart. Vaginal smears were stained using a modified Papanicolaou method while the vaginal or rectal tempe...
Soedarmanto Indarjulianto1*, Alfarisa Nururrozi1, Yanuartono1, Sitarina Widyarini2, Dhasia Ramandani3
... cryptococcosis based on cytology, fungal culture, serology, and hematology. Lymphadenopathy and the spreading of infection to the lungs were identified based on histopathological examination. Owing to potential zoonotic, a high index of suspicion was needed to identify mimickers like Cryptococcus spp. which in this case had initially presented as bilateral submandibular lymphadenopathy. The proper diagnosis and early treatment were needed to increase the chan...
Adsadawut Sanannam1, Worawatt Hanthongkul2, Yu-Jing Liao3, Kunlayaphat Wuthijaree4, Pattaraporn Tatsapong4, Amornrat Wanangkarn4,5, Anurak Khieokhajonkhet4,5, Niran Aeksiri4,5, Sureeporn Saengwong6, Wilasinee Inyawilert4,5*
... in pig farming. Vaginal cytology is a reliable and direct technique used to identify the estrus phase and can distinguish animals that are returning to the estrus stage. Furthermore, matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are involved in altering the extracellular matrix (ECM) throughout pregnancy and parturition. The aim of this study was to examine changes in the characteristics of vaginal cells and alterations in the expression of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs...
