Kong Bing Tan

Summary

Affiliation: National University of Singapore
Country: Singapore

Publications

  1. ncbi Test and Teach. A hyperechoic intracranial lesion in a foetus. Large congenital cerebral primitive neuroectodermal tumour (PNET)
    Kong-Bing Tan
    Department of Pathology, National University of Singapore, Singapore
    Pathology 34:285-8. 2002
  2. ncbi Proliferating tricholemmal tumour: clinicopathological aspects of a case
    A A Khoja
    Sindh Medical College, Dow University of Health Sciences, Baba e Urdu Road, Karachi 74200, Pakistan
    Singapore Med J 52:e255-7. 2011
  3. ncbi Immunoexpression of Bcl-x in squamous cell carcinoma and keratoacanthoma: differences in pattern and correlation with pathobiology
    Kong Bing Tan
    Department of Pathology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Health System, Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore City 119074, Singapore
    Histopathology 55:338-45. 2009
  4. ncbi Test and teach. Diagnosis: Eosinophilic pustular folliculitis (Ofuji's disease) with follicular mucinosis
    Kong-Bing Tan
    Department of Pathology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore
    Pathology 38:573-5. 2006
  5. ncbi Continuing education for pathology laboratory technologists: a needs analysis in a Singapore teaching hospital
    Kong Bing Tan
    Department of Pathology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, National University Hospital, Singapore
    J Clin Pathol 60:1273-6. 2007
  6. ncbi Some variations of case-based techniques for the teaching of undergraduate pathology
    Kong Bing Tan
    Department of Pathology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore
    Malays J Pathol 27:127-8. 2005
  7. ncbi Double immunofluorescence shows coexpression of Bcl-x with GFAP in a variety of glial lesions
    Kong Bing Tan
    Department of Pathology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, National University Hospital, Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore, 119074, Singapore
    J Neurooncol 80:235-42. 2006
  8. ncbi Left ventricular pseudoaneurysm: a case report and discussion on differential diagnoses
    Kong Bing Tan
    Department of Pathology, National University of Singapore, National University Hospital, Singapore
    Malays J Pathol 25:135-8. 2003
  9. ncbi Cyclooxygenase 2 expression in nasopharyngeal carcinoma: immunohistochemical findings and potential implications
    K B Tan
    Department of Pathology, National University of Singapore, Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 119074
    J Clin Pathol 58:535-8. 2005
  10. ncbi Quality indices in a cervicovaginal cytology service: before and after laboratory accreditation
    Kong Bing Tan
    Department of Pathology, National University of Singapore, National University Hospital, Singapore
    Arch Pathol Lab Med 128:303-7. 2004

Collaborators

  • Thomas Paulraj Thamboo
  • T C Putti
  • M Salto-Tellez
  • Aisha Lateef
  • Ming Teh
  • Khay Guan Yeoh
  • William D Travis
  • David C W Teoh
  • Janthorn Pakdeethai
  • A A Khoja
  • Yoke Sun Lee
  • Wajiha Sufyan
  • Pek Yoon Chong
  • Shoa Nian Choo
  • Huma Jaffar
  • Derrick C W Aw
  • Winnie Ling
  • Wei Peng Yong
  • Sue Ann Ho
  • B Yan
  • E C Cheong
  • Derrick Aw
  • S J Lee
  • Yoke-Sun Lee
  • Soon Tee Wong
  • Soon-Tee Wong
  • Lynette Lin Ean Oon
  • Kwai Peng Chan
  • Paul Chui
  • Noriko Nakajima
  • Yee Sin Leo
  • Tetsutaro Sata
  • Dessmon Y H Tai
  • Gervais Wansaicheong
  • Ai E Ling
  • Eng Swee Teo
  • Teri J Franks
  • Gregory J L Kaw

Detail Information

Publications21

  1. ncbi Test and Teach. A hyperechoic intracranial lesion in a foetus. Large congenital cerebral primitive neuroectodermal tumour (PNET)
    Kong-Bing Tan
    Department of Pathology, National University of Singapore, Singapore
    Pathology 34:285-8. 2002
  2. ncbi Proliferating tricholemmal tumour: clinicopathological aspects of a case
    A A Khoja
    Sindh Medical College, Dow University of Health Sciences, Baba e Urdu Road, Karachi 74200, Pakistan
    Singapore Med J 52:e255-7. 2011
    ..Management-wise, such tumours require complete excision with follow-up. As the tumours are often large in size at presentation, reconstruction is required...
  3. ncbi Immunoexpression of Bcl-x in squamous cell carcinoma and keratoacanthoma: differences in pattern and correlation with pathobiology
    Kong Bing Tan
    Department of Pathology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Health System, Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore City 119074, Singapore
    Histopathology 55:338-45. 2009
    ..Bcl-x is an important anti-apoptotic member of the Bcl-2 family. The aim was to determine its immunoexpression in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and keratoacanthoma (KA)...
  4. ncbi Test and teach. Diagnosis: Eosinophilic pustular folliculitis (Ofuji's disease) with follicular mucinosis
    Kong-Bing Tan
    Department of Pathology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore
    Pathology 38:573-5. 2006
  5. ncbi Continuing education for pathology laboratory technologists: a needs analysis in a Singapore teaching hospital
    Kong Bing Tan
    Department of Pathology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, National University Hospital, Singapore
    J Clin Pathol 60:1273-6. 2007
    ..Background/..
  6. ncbi Some variations of case-based techniques for the teaching of undergraduate pathology
    Kong Bing Tan
    Department of Pathology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore
    Malays J Pathol 27:127-8. 2005
    ..These can be used in pathology lectures, tutorials and practical sessions, both traditional and computer-based. They contribute to the pathology teacher's repertoire of teaching tools and help add relevance and zest during class...
  7. ncbi Double immunofluorescence shows coexpression of Bcl-x with GFAP in a variety of glial lesions
    Kong Bing Tan
    Department of Pathology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, National University Hospital, Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore, 119074, Singapore
    J Neurooncol 80:235-42. 2006
    ..As immunostaining for Bcl-x is generally more distinct and intense than that for GFAP, it may serve as a useful alternative to help highlight glial cells in selected diagnostic settings...
  8. ncbi Left ventricular pseudoaneurysm: a case report and discussion on differential diagnoses
    Kong Bing Tan
    Department of Pathology, National University of Singapore, National University Hospital, Singapore
    Malays J Pathol 25:135-8. 2003
    ..Pathologically, apart from often being infarct-related, they are characterized by a narrow connection with the ventricular cavity and a fibrous outer wall that is devoid of myocardial tissue...
  9. ncbi Cyclooxygenase 2 expression in nasopharyngeal carcinoma: immunohistochemical findings and potential implications
    K B Tan
    Department of Pathology, National University of Singapore, Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 119074
    J Clin Pathol 58:535-8. 2005
    ..It is expressed by various tumours and contributes to carcinogenesis. Notably, COX-2 inhibitors appear to have tumour suppressor effects and are being evaluated in clinical trials...
  10. ncbi Quality indices in a cervicovaginal cytology service: before and after laboratory accreditation
    Kong Bing Tan
    Department of Pathology, National University of Singapore, National University Hospital, Singapore
    Arch Pathol Lab Med 128:303-7. 2004
    ..Quality assurance practices contribute to the effectiveness of cervical screening and are formalized by participation in a laboratory accreditation program...
  11. ncbi Ductal carcinoma in situ of the breast in Singapore: recent trends and clinical implications
    Kong Bing Tan
    Department of Pathology, National University Hospital, National University of Singapore, Singapore
    ANZ J Surg 72:793-7. 2002
    ..Principles of screening, diagnosis and management of DCIS have also been rapidly evolving. Against this background, a clinicopathological audit of recent cases of DCIS in our centre was performed...
  12. ncbi Audit of transthoracic fine needle aspiration of the lung: cytological subclassification of bronchogenic carcinomas and diagnosis of tuberculosis
    K B Tan
    Department of Pathology, National University Hospital, National University of Singapore, Lower Kent, Ridge Road, Singapore 119074
    Singapore Med J 43:570-5. 2002
    ..In view of the relative paucity of published audit studies regionally, such a study was undertaken to assess the use of the technique in our centre...
  13. ncbi Xanthomatous pseudotumor. An unusual postchemotherapy phenomenon in breast cancer
    Kong Bing Tan
    Department of Pathology, National University Hospital, National University of Singapore, Singapore
    Arch Pathol Lab Med 127:739-41. 2003
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  14. ncbi Cyclooxygenase-2 expression: a potential prognostic and predictive marker for high-grade ductal carcinoma in situ of the breast
    K B Tan
    Department of Pathology, National University of Singapore, National University Hospital, Singapore
    Histopathology 44:24-8. 2004
    ..Animal studies indicate that COX-2 inhibition is effective in the prevention and treatment of mammary cancers...
  15. ncbi Eosinophilic pustular folliculitis
    Wajiha Sufyan
    Department of Pathology, National University Hospital, Singapore 119074, Singapore
    Arch Pathol Lab Med 131:1598-601. 2007
    ..The cause of classical eosinophilic pustular folliculitis is unknown, although immune processes are almost certain to play a key role in its pathogenesis...
  16. ncbi Study of p53 immunostaining in the gastric epithelium of cagA-positive and cagA-negative Helicobacter pylori gastritis
    Ming Teh
    Department of Pathology, National University of Singapore, National University Hospital, Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 119074
    Cancer 95:499-505. 2002
    ..pylori is associated with greater mucosal injury but decreased apoptosis, it would be interesting to determine if this phenotype is associated with greater immunostaining of p53, as the wild-type p53 gene helps to initiate apoptosis...
  17. ncbi Tamoxifen-induced eccrine squamous syringometaplasia
    David C W Teoh
    University Medicine Cluster, National University Health System, Singapore
    J Cutan Pathol 39:554-7. 2012
    ..This is believed to be the first report involving tamoxifen...
  18. ncbi Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis-like, folliculitic drug reaction pattern caused by celecoxib
    Janthorn Pakdeethai
    Departments of Medicine and Pathology, National University Hospital, Singapore
    Dermatol Ther 24:505-7. 2011
    ..However, histopathological findings were consistent with folliculitic drug reaction pattern without features of AGEP. We present, the first known reported case of folliculitic drug reaction pattern caused by celecoxib...
  19. ncbi Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis and toxic epidermal necrolysis induced by hydroxychloroquine
    Aisha Lateef
    Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore
    Clin Rheumatol 28:1449-52. 2009
    ..This case is the first reported case of AGEP-TEN overlap secondary to HCQ and highlights the need for constant surveillance for rare adverse events that may manifest even after decades of use of the drug worldwide...
  20. ncbi Fibro-osseous pseudotumor of the digit: Presentation as an enlarging erythematous cutaneous nodule
    Kong Bing Tan
    Department of Pathology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Health System, Singapore
    Dermatol Online J 16:7. 2010
    ..The growth is considered benign and local recurrence following complete excision is unusual...
  21. ncbi Analysis of deaths during the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) epidemic in Singapore: challenges in determining a SARS diagnosis
    Pek Yoon Chong
    Arch Pathol Lab Med 128:195-204. 2004
    ..This is a worrisome finding that illustrates that viral diseases will have a spectrum of clinical presentations and that the diagnoses made for such patients must incorporate laboratory as well as clinical data...