Ahmed Shah, MD MSc
@AhmedShahMD
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Dermatopathologist and Soft Tissue Pathologist at Alberta Health Services. BST @MayoClinic | Dermatopathology @UCalgary humanities, philosophy & fitness
Alberta
Joined April 2022
Another day, another gene fusion. SMARCA2::DDIT3 in myxoid liposarcoma. https://t.co/ZIIPDoiE4A
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Myxoid liposarcoma (MLS) accounts for 20%–30% of all liposarcomas, with most cases harboring the fusion gene FUS::DDIT3, while approximately 5% exhibit the EWSR1::DDIT3 fusion. We report the case of...
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ALK-rearranged RCC are rare and can have variable morphologic features. Here we describe some of these unusual tumors including an ALK-rearranged mesenchymal neoplasm: https://t.co/SIjFXckSQt
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https://t.co/pCpieTYHqf I thought I’d hop on the PRAME bandwagon (soft tissue style): PRAME occasionally flirts with epithelioid MPNST… but totally ghosts malignant gastrointestinal neuroectodermal tumors, MITF-rearranged tumors, and MMNST. #BSTPath #PathTwitter #dermpath
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Background Differentiating metastatic melanoma from histologic mimics such as malignant gastrointestinal neuroectodermal tumor (GNET), malignant melanotic nerve sheath tumor (MMNST), and epithelioi...
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This article discusses the very rare intraosseous RMS harboring FET::TFCP2 or MEIS1::NCOA2 fusions. Was a pleasure writing this with my mentor Dr. A. Folpe! https://t.co/nk1EST1gIg
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🚨We’re looking at the first reported primary cutaneous spindle cell sarcoma with FN1-rearrangement. Unlike other FN1-fusion tumors like PMTs and CCMNs, this one truly stands apart, making it a unique diagnostic challenge. Read more: https://t.co/h60kEPsJcu
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👀👀👀👀👀👀 fill up your 2025 #dermpath tanks with some great speakers coming in hot 🥵 🥵🥵🥵🥵 in January and February- mark your calendars 🗓️ 🗓️🗓️✍️✍️✍️✍️✍️ #pathology #pathresidents #dermatology #melanoma - the CSDP is so excited to host these superb speakers from Dalhousie,
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Poor kiddo with a targetoid rash & ulcerated lips/oral mucosa. Your diagnosis? Reply then check your answer here: https://t.co/3CB3hItFVv
#pathology #pathologists #pathTwitter #dermpath #dermatology #dermatologia #dermtwitter
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Fascinating ! “Virtual biopsy” Using OCT and AI to generate histology images bypassing the need for an actual tissue biopsy 👀 #dermpath #dermtwitter #pathtwitter
https://t.co/6eifzT3Y2x
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Machine learning algorithms can be trained to convert noninvasive OCT images to virtual biopsy H&E sections.
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Congratulations to the Distinguished University Professor Dr. Frank Beier. Great lecture and well deserved celebration 👏🏼 @BeierLab @westernuProvost @WesternU @SchulichMedDent @westernuPandP
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New fusion-specific antibodies for SS18::SSX are highly effective and efficient at identifying synovial sarcoma with @JLHornick at #USCAP2024
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Paper is out! New fusion for primary cutaneous NUT carcinoma (BRD4::NUTM1). Morphology is poorly/undifferentiated in contrast to other NUT ca reported with BRD3/NSD3 fusion partners that show glandular/follicular differentiation #dermtwitter #PathTwitter
https://t.co/i1jgdzcR7a
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Nuclear protein in testis (NUT) carcinoma, molecularly defined by the NUTM1 gene rearrangement, is most commonly reported in young adults in the sinonasal tract, nasopharynx, or thorax. At these...
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Good pitfall!
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Early days but this is pretty fascinating work on the tumor microenvironment and #melanoma progression - #dermpath @SimonRoyMD @AhmedShahMD @KCampbellMD @DrGlendaRWright @HENRYY_MD @CakePath @kis_lorand @MightyDermPath
https://t.co/0xeAqQ2vae
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The neurotransmitter GABA was identified as a mediator of functional communication within the melanoma microenvironment, which highlights the role of electrical activity in melanoma initiation and...
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Really honoured to receive best poster abstract presentation award from the #ASDP! For those who didn't get the chance to see it, here it is. Thanks to my mentors: @ashleyflamanmd, @TBrennster
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Melanoma. True or False? #pathresidents #pathology #pathologists #dermpath #pathtwitter #pathx #pathmatch2024 #pathmatch24 #bstpath📝 https://t.co/cjh0LduHhD
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