Mahsa Ahadi

Cancer Research Center, Shohada-e Tajrish Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

[ 1 ] - Basic Characteristics of Oligodendrogliomas: The Shohada-e Tajrish Hospital Experience (2008-2014)

Background and Objectives: Gliomas are the most prevalent subgroup of primary brain tumors with a relatively high mortality. However, oligodendrogliomas have a better prognosis compared to other subtypes due to their sensitivity to chemotherapy. Considering the low incidence and the resulting lack of information about oligodendrogliomas, particularly i...

[ 2 ] - Epidemiology of cerebellar tumors diagnosed in Shohada Hospital between 2006-2014

Abstract Background: Cerebellar tumors are considered as clinically significant intracranial neoplasms and acknowledgment of their epidemiological characteristics tends to be essential. The present study was conducted in order to determine the prevalence and types of their cerebellar tumors in Shohada-e-Tajrish Hospital between 2006-2014. Materials and Methods: In the current observational...

[ 3 ] - Inter-observer Variability in Histomorphological Evaluation of Non-neoplastic Liver Biopsy Tissue and Impact of Clinical Information on Final Diagnosis in Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences Affiliated Hospitals

Background & Objective: Liver biopsy is the main method for grading and staging liver disorders, but the effects of clinical information and optimal biopsy specimen size on interpretation remain contentious. The aim of the study was to evaluate the impact of clinical information and quality of liver specimen on inter-observer agreement for liver disease. Methods:<...

[ 4 ] - Evaluation of the Standardization in Semen Analysis Performance According to the WHO Protocols Among Laboratories in Tehran, Iran

Background and Objective: Infertility refers to the failure in achieving pregnancy of a couple after one year of regular sexual intercourse without using a protection method. The purpose of this research work was to evaluate the current status of the test and quality control performance in semen analysis in selected laboratories. Material and Methods: The...

[ 5 ] - Interobserver Agreement in Assessing Dysplasia in Colorectal Adenomatous Polyps: A Multicentric Iranian Study

Background & Objective: Most colorectal cancers (CRCs) arise from adenomatous polyps, and clinical management of this type of polyp is highly dependent on the reliability and validity of the pathological diagnosis. The aim of this study was to examine the interobserver agreement of five pathologists in assessing dysplasia in adenomatous polyps. Methods: I...