Geisinger Medical Laboratories Research & Publications

Peer-Reviewed Publications:

  1. Bourbeau PP, Scicchitano LM. Comparative Evaluation of the AccuProbe Group B Streptococcus. J Clin Microbiol. 47; 3021-3023, 2009.

  2. Miller FA, Elston DM. Primary cutaneous lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma treated using Mohs micrographic surgery and zinc chloride fixative. Dermatol Surg. 84(1); 19-21, 2009.

  3. Teichman JM, Sea J, Thompson IM, Elston DM . Noninfectious penile lesions. Am Fam Physician. 81(2); 167-174, 2010.

  4. Elston DM. Nontuberculous mycobacterial skin infections: recognition and management. Am J Clin Dermatol. 10(5); 281-285, 2009.

  5. Elston DM. Treatment of infestations, vector-borne, and zoonotic diseases. Dermatol Ther. 22(4); 271-272, 2009.

  6. Elston DM. Fusarium sepsis, voriconazole, and the skin. Cutis. 85(4); 176-177, 2010.

  7. Elston DM. Stasis mucinosis. J Cutan Pathol. March ; 7, 2010.

  8. Elston DM. Tick bites and skin rashes. Curr Opin Infect Dis. 23(2); 132-138, 2010.

  9. Elston DM. Update on cutaneous manifestations of infectious diseases. Med Clin Orth Am. 93(6); 1283-1290, 2009.

  10. Elston DM. Fungal foes: Rhinosporidium seeberi. Cutis. 84(3); 131-132, 2009.

  11. Elston. Healthcare reform. Cutis. 84(1); 11-12, 2009.

  12. Elston DM, Do H. What's eating you? Cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis), Part 1: Clinical features and role as a disease vector. Cutis. 85(5); 231-236, 2010.

  13. Elston DM, Stratman E, Johnson-Jahangir H, Watson A, Swiggum S, Hanke CW . Patient safety: Part II. Opportunities for improvement in patient safety. J Am Acad Dermatol. 61(2); 193-205, quiz 206, 2009.

  14. Elston DM, Taylor JS, Coldiron B, Hood AF, Read SI, Resneck JS Jr, Kirsner RS, Maize JC Sr., Sullivan S, Laskas J Jr, Hanke CW . Patient safety: Part I. Patient safety and the dermatologist. J Am Acad Dermatol. 61(2); 179-190, quiz 191, 2009.

  15. Hicks MI, Elston DM. Scabies. Dermatol Thera. 22(4); 279-292, 2009.

  16. Hossler,EW, Wilson ML, Dalton SR, Elston DM . Lichenoid Inflammation in Cutaneous Cysts. Am J Dermatopathol. June; 17, 2010.

  17. Knapp CF III, Elston DM. Botanical briefs: garden Angelica (Angelica archangelica). Cutis. 84)4); 189-190, 2009.

  18. Wilson ML, Elston DM, Tyler WB, Marks VJ, Ferringer T . Dense lymphocytic infiltrates associated with non-melanoma skin cancer in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Dermatol Online J. 16(3); 4, 2010.

  19. Cronin H, Mowad C, Ferringer T . Large nodular plaque on leg in the setting of chronic lymphedema--quiz case. Angiosarcoma in the setting of familial lymphedema. Arch Dermatol. 146(3); 337-342, 2010.

  20. Dohse L, Ferringer T. Nodal blue nevus: a pitfall in lymph node biopsies. J Cutan Pathol. July 10; , 2009.

  21. Hossler, EW. Caterpillars and Moths Part I: Dermatologic manifestations of encounters with Lepidoptera. J Am Acad Derm. 62(1); 1-10. Quiz 11-12. , 2010.

  22. Hossler, EW. Caterpillars and Moths Part II: Dermatologic manifestations of encounters with Lepidoptera. J Am Acad Derm. 62(1); 13-28. Quiz 29-30, 2010.

  23. Hossler, EW. Conflict of Interest? . J Am Acad Derm. 62(2); 347-348, 2010.

  24. Hossler EW, Lountzis NI, Black DR. Hypopigmented macules. J Am Acad Derm. 62(3); e13-e14, 2010.

  25. Hossler EW. Poisonwood (Metopium toxiferum). Cutis. 85; 178-179, 2010.

  26. Hossler EW, Wilson ML, Dalton SR, Elston DM. Lichenoid Inflammation in Cutaneous Cysts.. Am J Dermatopathol. 2010 Jun 17. [Epub ahead of print]; , 2010.

  27. Lountzis, NI, Hossler EW, Miller OF. Genitocrural agminated papules. J Am Acad Derm. 62(1); e1, 2010.

  28. Walker RN, Nickles TP, Lountzis NI, Jacobs DL, Nawaz NK . Rosai-Dorfman Disease with Massive Intracranial Involvement: Asymmetric Response to Conservative Therapy. J Neuroimaging. July ; 30, 2009.

  29. Wilson M, Lountzis N, Ferringer T. Zoonoses of dermatologic interest. Dermatol Ther. 22(4); 367-378, 2009.

  30. Satter,EK, Metcalf J, Lountzis N, Elston DM . Tumors composed of malignant epithelial and melanocytic populations: a case series and review of the literature. J Cutan Pathol. 36(2); 211-219, 2009.

  31. Lountzis NI, Eslton DM. S.O.S: save our slides. A technique to salvage sections adhering to detached plastic coverslips. J Cutan Pathol. 36(11); 1227-1228, 2009.

  32. Lountzis,NI, Lountzi G . It's all Greek to me.... J Am Acad Dermatol. 61(5); 902, 2009.

  33. Lountzis NI, Tyler WB, Marks VJ . Primary cutaneous lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma treated using Mohs micrographic surgery and zinc chloride fixative. Dermatol Surg. 36(4); 564-567, 2010.

  34. Boctor FN, Prichard JW . Kidney involvement in thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura and malignant hypertension. Transfusion. 49 (9); 1783-1784, 2009.

  35. Friedlich AL, Rolston R K, Zhu X, Marlatte MW, Castellani RJ, Nunomura A, Lee H, Casadesus G , Perry G and Smith MA. Treatment advances in Alzheimer’s disease based on the oxidative stress model. Faculty 1000 Medicine Reports. 1; 54-58, 2009.

  36. Puri PK, Tyler WB, Ferringer TC. Neurofibroma with clear cell change. Am J Dermatopathol. 31(5); 453-456, 2009.

  37. Roden AC, Aubery MC, Zhang K, Brady JO, Levin D, Dogan A, Yi ES. Nodular pulmonary amyloidosis of senile transthyretin (ATTR)-type: A unique case confirmed by immunohistochemistry, mass spectrometery and genetic study. Human Pathol. 41; 1040-1045, 2010.

Other Publications:

    Books and Book Chapters:

    1. Rolston RK, Lee HG, Castellani RJ, Bajic V, Perry G, Zhu X, Smith MA. . Cell cycle related mechanisms in Alzheimer disease.. In: Cell Cycle Regulators in Alzheimer’s Disease, pages . Padmanabhan, J, eds. Research Signpost. Kerala, India. 2009.

    2. Elston DM. Arthropod-borne infection. In: Skin infections: Diagnosis and Treatment, pages 92-95. Hall JC, Hall BJ, eds. Cambridge University Press. Cambridge. 2009.

    3. Elston DM. Common neoplasms. In: MKSAP 15, pages 37-44. Schwarzenberger K, Ende J, Alguire P, eds. American College of Physicians. Philadelphia, PA. 2009.

    4. Elston DM. Urticaria. In: MKSAP 15, pages 47-48. Schwarzenberger K, Ende J, Alguire P, eds. American College of Physicians. Philadelphia, PA. 2009.

    5. Elston DM. Cuts, scrapes, burns and blisters. In: MKSAP 15, pages 35-36. Schwarzenberger K, Ende J, Alguire P, eds. American College of Physicians. Philadelphia, PA. 2009.

    6. Elston DM. Alopecia. In: MKSAP 15, pages 71-72. Schwarzenberger K, Ende J, Alguire P, eds. American College of Physicians. Philadelphia, PA. 2009.

    7. Elston DM. Leg ulcers. In: MKSAP 15, pages 33-35. Schwarzenberger K, Ende J, Alguire P, eds. American College of Physicians. Philadelphia, PA. 2009.

    8. Elston DM. Bites and Stinges. In: Treatment of Skin Diseases, 3rd ed. , pages 96-100. Lebwohl M, Heymann WR, Berth-Jones J, Coulson I , eds. Mosby. New York, NY. 2009.

    9. Elston DM. Ectoparasitic and protozoan diseases. In: Therapy of Skin Diseases: A Worldwide Perspective on Therapeutic Approaches and Their Molecular Basis, pages 9-14. Krieg T, Bickers DR, Miyuachi Y, eds. Springer-Verlag. Berlin, Germany. 2010.

    10. Ferringer T. Bacterial Infections. In: Infectious Disease of the Skin, pages Chapter 1. Elston DM, eds. Manson Publishing. Washington DC. 2009.

    11. Jones JB. Integration of Point-of-Care Testing into Regional Healthcare Networks. In: Point-of-Care Testing: Needs, Opportunity, and Innovation. 3rd Edition, pages . Price C, St Johnes A, Kricka JL, eds. AACC Press. Washington DC. 2010.

    12. Lee, PL, Rolston, RK, Zhu, X, Marlatt, MW, Castellani RJ, Nunomura A, Lee, H-g, Casadesus, G, Perry, G, Smith MA. Targeting Oxidative Mechanisms in Alzheimer Disease. In: Emerging Drugs and Targets for Alzheimer’s Disease, pages 97-107. Martinez, A and Thurston, D E, eds. Royal Society of Chemistry. Cambridge, UK. 2010.

    Abstracts, Posters, and Other Presentations:

    1. Zhang K, Boctor F. . Plasmablastic lymphoma with unusual high M-component; EBV+ in HIV-positive patient.. Oral Presentation. 2009 Society of Hematopathology and European Association of Haematopathology (SH/EAHP) workshop, Cleveland, OH, September 24-26, 2009.

    2. Wywadis, Rachel E., Fran Tomashefski, and Paul P. Bourbeau. Comparison of Two Methods . Poster. Annual Meeting American Society for Microbiology, San Diego, CA, May 23-27,2010.

    3. Wywadis, Rachel E., Fran Tomashefski, and Paul P. Bourbeau. Use of a New Commercially Prepared Mucolytic Agent for Processing of Sputum and Tracheal Aspirate Specimens Prior to Plating on the WASP Instrument. Poster. Annual Meeting American Society for Microbiology, San Diego, CA, May 23-27, 2010.

    4. Scicchitano, Lisa, Fran Tomashefski, Mindy Leberfinger, Barbara Heiter, Paul Bourbeau. Validation and . Poster. Twenty-Sixth Annual Clinical Virology Symposium, Daytona Beach, FL, April 25-28, 2010.

    5. Tomashefski, Fran, Mindy Leberfinger and Paul P. Bourbeau. Comparative performance Characteristics of the Light Diagnostics Simulfluor DFA Antibody for Influenza A Testing During 2009 H1N1 Outbreak and the 2008 Seasonal Influenza Outbreak. 2010. Poster. Twenty-Sixth Annual Clinical Virology Symposium, Daytona Beach, FL, April 25-28,2010.

    6. Dohse L, Elston D, Lountzis N, Ferringer T. Benign hypergranulotic keratosis with dyscornification. Poster 1503. American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, Miami, Florida, March 5-10, 2010.

    7. Wilson M, Ferringer T . Porphyria cutanea tarda as the presenting sign of hereditary hemochromatosis. Poster 2606. American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, Miami, Florida, March 5-10, 2010.

    8. Daniel S, Pride H, Ferringer T . Congenital granular cell lesion of the arm with eccrine changes. Poster 3001. American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, Miami, Florida, March 5-10, 2010.

    9. Hicks MI, Pride H, Ferringer T. Keratoacanthoma developing within a hyperpigmented patch in a patient with . Poster 3015. American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, Miami, Florida, March 5-10, 2010.

    10. Delaney A, Ferringer T. Photodermatitis with cetuximab . Poster 3105. American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, Miami, Florida, March 5-10, 2010.

    11. Ferringer, TC. Barnyard Zoonoses . in Infectious Disease Course. American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, Miami, Florida, March 5-10, 2010.

    12. Ferringer, TC. Immunohistochemistry in Dermatopathology . Forum Director and Speaker. American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, Miami, Florida, March 5-10, 2010.

    13. Ferringer, TC. Advanced Self-Assessment in Dermatopathology. Forum Director and Speaker. American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, Miami, Florida, March 5-10, 2010.

    14. Ferringer, TC. Comprehensive Self-Assessment in Dermatopathology. Forum Director and Speaker. American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, Miami, Florida, March 5-10, 2010.

    15. Ferringer, TC. Advanced Dermatopathology. Forum Director and Speaker. American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, Miami, Florida, March 5-10, 2010.

    16. Ferringer, TC. Basic Self-Assessment in Dermatopathology. Forum Director and Speaker. American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, Miami, Florida, March 5-10, 2010.

    17. Ferringer, TC. Back to Basics and Beyond: Melanocytic Lesions. Speaker. Scientific Pearls, Myths and Pitfalls in Dermatopathology: Symposiums International, Hawaii, October 12-15, 2009.

    18. Ferringer, TC. You're Bugging Me: Infectious Agents. Speaker. Scientific Pearls, Myths and Pitfalls in Dermatopathology: Symposiums International, Hawaii, October 12-15, 2009.

    19. Ferringer, TC. Alopecia: A Hair Raising Topic. Speaker. Scientific Pearls, Myths and Pitfalls in Dermatopathology: Symposiums International, Hawaii, October 12-15, 2009.

    20. Ferringer, TC. Inflammatory Dermatoses from the Dermatologists Point of View. Speaker. Scientific Pearls, Myths and Pitfalls in Dermatopathology: Symposiums International, Hawaii, October 12-15, 2009.

    21. Ferringer, TC. Chicken Soup and Cheerios: Panniculitis Made Easy. Speaker. Scientific Pearls, Myths and Pitfalls in Dermatopathology: Symposiums International, Hawaii, October 12-15, 2009.

    22. Ferringer, TC. Exotic Disease Close to Home. Presentation. American Society of Dermatopathology Annual Meeting , Chicago, IL, October 2009.

    23. Ferringer, TC. Pitfalls in Sentinel Lymph Nodes for Melanoma . Poster. American Society of Dermatopathology Annual Meeting , Chicago, IL, October 2009.

    24. EW, Elston DM, Lountzis NI. Reticulated acanthoma with sebaceous differentiation. Poster. American Society of Dermatopathology, Chicago, IL, October 1-4, 2009.

    25. Hossler EW, Ramsey ML. Bilateral chondrodermatitis nodularis helicis associated with systemic sclerosis. Poster. AAD, Miami, FL, March 2010.

    26. Jones, JB, Yost J, Parl F. Moderator and Presenter Improving the Electronic Exchange of Lab Information.. AACC Webinar. CDM ROM , , June 16, 2010.

    27. Jones JB. Process Improvement for Critical and Point of Care Testing (CPOCT): A “Lean” Perspective. Webinar. Ohio POCT Coordinators on Point-of-Care Net , , November 2009.

    28. Jones JB. Process Improvement for Critical and Point of Care Testing (CPOCT): A “Lean” Perspective. Webinar. Alabama POCT Coordinators on Point-of-Care Net , , January 2010.

    29. Jones JB. Process Improvement for Critical and Point of Care Testing (CPOCT): A “Lean” Perspective. Webinar. San Diego, CA POCT Coordinators on Point-of-Care Net , , January 2010.

    30. Jones JB. Lab Enterprise Analytics: Essential for Regional Healthcare Clinical Effectiveness in the EHR Era. Presentation. Health Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) National Meeting, Atlanta, GA, March 2010.

    31. Kaspar H, Lin F, Liu H, MD, Wilkerson M. The value of using p16 immunohistochemical staining in the diagnosis of the limited endocervical samples with tiny hypercellular columnar cell tissue fragments. Poster. USCAP Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, October 2009.

    32. Kaspar H, Zhang MX. he spectrum of non-cervical neoplastic/dysplastic lesions with p16 INK 4a immunohistochemical positivity encountered in the uterine cervical and endometrial biopsy samples in the daily surgical pathology practice. Poster. USCAP Meeting , Washington, DC, March 2010.

    33. H Liu, J Shi, Y Xu, K Zhang, H Kaspar, F Lin. Expression of TTF-1 and Loss of Expression of Estrogen Receptors in Endometrial Adenocarcinoma. Poster. Annual CAP Meeteing, Washington, DC, October 2009.

    34. Liu H, Shi J, Xu Y, Zhang K, Kaspar H, Lin F. Reevaluation of diagnostic value of p120 catenin in differentiating lobular carcinoma from low-grade ductal carcinoma of the breast. Poster. Annual CAP Meeteing, Washington, DC, October 2009.

    35. Delaney A, Lountzis N, Ferringer T. Progressive macular hypomelanosis. Poster 3207. American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, Miami, Florida, March 5-10, 2010.

    36. Lountzis N, Elston D, Ferringer T. Generalized perforating granuloma annulare. Poster 1159. American Academy of Dermatology 68th Annual Meeting, Miami, Florida, March 5-10, 2010.

    37. Kurtinecz M, Meschter S, Diehl D, Nugent T, Hashem H, Lin F. A Novel Approach to Telectyology. Abstract. Cancer Cytopathology, Volume 117, Issue 5, page 397.

    38. Zhang K, Zhang X, Schuerch C, Harrison H. . Dual Expression of CD38 and FMC-7 on CD5+, CD23-/+ (low) Monotypic B-Lymphoid Population Is Highly Predictive of Mantle Cell Lymphoma. Abstract. 24th Annual Meeting of Clinical Flow Cytometry, Jacksonville, FL, October 16-21, 2009.

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