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Sandra L. Aponte
Pathologist
Dr. Sandra Aponte is a pathologist practicing in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Aponte is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Aponte can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Aponte may perform a tissue biopsy to determine if a patient has cancer, practice genetic testing, and complete a number of laboratory examinations. Pathologists can also perform autopsies which can determine a persons cause of death and gain information about genetic progression of a disease.
Sandra L. Aponte
- Universidad Central del Caribe
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How can people check the liver function?
Good evening and happy holidays,
Usually, the fastest method to check for liver disease is through a blood test. There are chemicals in the liver that will tell your physician READ MORE
Good evening and happy holidays,
Usually, the fastest method to check for liver disease is through a blood test. There are chemicals in the liver that will tell your physician if the liver is healthy or not. Recently, there are some tests developed for in-home use. Innovation is the blood tests are abnormal, then radiology testing is done, for example, CT scans, sonograms, etc. When there is liver disease, usually a gastroenterologist will follow up the issue.
Usually, the fastest method to check for liver disease is through a blood test. There are chemicals in the liver that will tell your physician if the liver is healthy or not. Recently, there are some tests developed for in-home use. Innovation is the blood tests are abnormal, then radiology testing is done, for example, CT scans, sonograms, etc. When there is liver disease, usually a gastroenterologist will follow up the issue.
What are the tests to diagnose breast cancer?
Mammogram, MRI, ultrasound, biopsy - All depends on symptoms and signs. Your gynecologist should be examining your breasts during visits. You can do it, too.
Depending on the READ MORE
Mammogram, MRI, ultrasound, biopsy - All depends on symptoms and signs. Your gynecologist should be examining your breasts during visits. You can do it, too.
Depending on the findings, you may be referred to a radiologist for further investigation.
Depending on the findings, you may be referred to a radiologist for further investigation.
What samples are required for a DNA test?
Hi,
Depending on the purpose, i.e., heritage vs paternity, etc., there are different tests in the market, such as ancestry for heritage, identigene for paternity requiring mother's READ MORE
Hi,
Depending on the purpose, i.e., heritage vs paternity, etc., there are different tests in the market, such as ancestry for heritage, identigene for paternity requiring mother's DNA sample as well, buccal cheek swabs, serum hair, bone samples, etc., may be required.
Depending on the purpose, i.e., heritage vs paternity, etc., there are different tests in the market, such as ancestry for heritage, identigene for paternity requiring mother's DNA sample as well, buccal cheek swabs, serum hair, bone samples, etc., may be required.
How long does it take for a biopsy report to come?
Depends on the type of sample: fine needle aspirate versus biopsy. The turn around time may be from 24 to 72 hours. If longer, most likely additional studies were required. Just READ MORE
Depends on the type of sample: fine needle aspirate versus biopsy. The turn around time may be from 24 to 72 hours. If longer, most likely additional studies were required. Just sit and wait, and always get a second opinion.
What causes constant fluttering of the eyelids?
Those are muscle contractions. The most common causes are:
-Stress
-Tiredness
-Eye strain
-Caffeine
-Alcohol
-Dry eyes
-Nutritional imbalances
-Allergies
If it lasts READ MORE
Those are muscle contractions. The most common causes are:
-Stress
-Tiredness
-Eye strain
-Caffeine
-Alcohol
-Dry eyes
-Nutritional imbalances
-Allergies
If it lasts too long, you should go and see the ophthalmologist.
-Stress
-Tiredness
-Eye strain
-Caffeine
-Alcohol
-Dry eyes
-Nutritional imbalances
-Allergies
If it lasts too long, you should go and see the ophthalmologist.
How long should a urine culture take?
They should not be faulty, however, that urine, if it was fresh, should have gotten to the lab before the end of the day, and if it got there after and it was fresh, then the results READ MORE
They should not be faulty, however, that urine, if it was fresh, should have gotten to the lab before the end of the day, and if it got there after and it was fresh, then the results will be faulty. Those urines always have to be refrigerated so, hopefully, the courier that took the urine to the lab or the lab refrigerated the sample.
Good luck.
Good luck.
My urine culture report was sent to another lab for a bacteria resistance report. Why does this happen?
I imagine the lab that did the first test does not have the antibiotics that are needed if the bacteria in your urine infection are resistance to some other antibiotics. Otherwise, READ MORE
I imagine the lab that did the first test does not have the antibiotics that are needed if the bacteria in your urine infection are resistance to some other antibiotics. Otherwise, I wouldn't know what they sent it out.
Good luck.
Good luck.
What does the CSF test include?
That test is a cerebral spinal fluid test. It requires that a very well trained person put the needle into your father's spinal cord and withdraw fluid out.h e test is very painful,
I READ MORE
That test is a cerebral spinal fluid test. It requires that a very well trained person put the needle into your father's spinal cord and withdraw fluid out.h e test is very painful,
I would not let anybody but an anesthesiologist do the test.
I would not let anybody but an anesthesiologist do the test.
How is a urine infection detected?
The usual way of diagnosing urinary tract infections is with a hearing culture; you have to urinate in a cup and the office will send it to a laboratory for testing.
My mother's biopsy confirmed a malignant tumor. Should we consider a second opinion before the treatment?
Yes always get a second opinion
How would doctors diagnose TB?
The most reliable test is the three sputum samples collection they send them to the lab and they try to grow the bacteria it takes a long time also they can put a PPD on your skin READ MORE
The most reliable test is the three sputum samples collection they send them to the lab and they try to grow the bacteria it takes a long time also they can put a PPD on your skin also called mantoux test
My mole sample was sent to another lab. Should I be concerned?
Sure you should be worried; that means they're not good at looking at skins or that means it's a difficult case or that means it's a problem case. But either way, it's a good idea READ MORE
Sure you should be worried; that means they're not good at looking at skins or that means it's a difficult case or that means it's a problem case. But either way, it's a good idea that they sent it out. You have to always have a dermatopathologist looking at your skin biopsies and always get a second opinion.
Forensic pathologist vs pathologist
Forensic pathology is a branch of anatomic pathology that is concerned with determining the cause of death, by examination of tissues, corpses and evidence due to unatural causes READ MORE
Forensic pathology is a branch of anatomic pathology that is concerned with determining the cause of death, by examination of tissues, corpses and evidence due to unatural causes of death, including crime, accidents or negligence. This branch deals with medicolegal issues and is closely associated with the law.
What areas of the prostate are used during a biopsy?
Usually the urologist will collect the sample using a small needle. The doctor may suggest an anesthetic to performe tge procedure. Commonly the needle is inserted through the READ MORE
Usually the urologist will collect the sample using a small needle. The doctor may suggest an anesthetic to performe tge procedure. Commonly the needle is inserted through the rectum with the guide of an ultrasound. About 12 biopsies are collected from all the prostate parts.
What is the Gleason score in my pathology report?
Yes a Gleason score 3 + 4 is different from a Gleason score 4 + 3 although they both add 7. The fact is that the highest the number the more aggressive the tumor will be and READ MORE
Yes a Gleason score 3 + 4 is different from a Gleason score 4 + 3 although they both add 7. The fact is that the highest the number the more aggressive the tumor will be and the highest is the percentage of patients that would have recurrence of an increase in the prostate specific antigen PSA in 5 years. Basically the Gleason score is a grading system based on the histology of the two most predominant patterns in the biopsy. The more the tumor resembles normal tissue the lower the number. Gleason patterns run from 1 to 5 and the two main patterns in the biopsy are added up. I find this article very informative an easy to understand. Your Gleason 3 4 has better
prognosis and outcomes than a Gleason 4 3.
https://pcri.org/insights-blog/2016/3/10/interpreting-a-pathology-report-15-biopsy-and-gleason-questions-answered-by-a-leading-pathologist
prognosis and outcomes than a Gleason 4 3.
https://pcri.org/insights-blog/2016/3/10/interpreting-a-pathology-report-15-biopsy-and-gleason-questions-answered-by-a-leading-pathologist
Prostate pathology report
PIN is the short for "prostatic intraepithelial neoplasm" . It is a condition seen in prostate biopsies and it is the pathologist who sees it see under the microscope. The cells READ MORE
PIN is the short for "prostatic intraepithelial neoplasm" . It is a condition seen in prostate biopsies and it is the pathologist who sees it see under the microscope. The cells are funny-looking or atypical, but not consider to be cancerous, PIN has been considered a sort of precursor for prostate cancer.
PIN itself does not appear to invade the surrounding normal tissue.
PIN that it is most likely just that precursor cells that are not cancer.
If high-grade PIN is found in multiple cores or if it is present in tissue from both sides of the prostate, right and left, then a repeat biopsy will be recommended.
PIN itself does not appear to invade the surrounding normal tissue.
PIN that it is most likely just that precursor cells that are not cancer.
If high-grade PIN is found in multiple cores or if it is present in tissue from both sides of the prostate, right and left, then a repeat biopsy will be recommended.
