Abstract: | Objective To analyze the application of pleural effusion cell wax block combined with immunohistochemistry in lung adenocarcinoma. Methods 50 cases of suspected malignant pleural effusion from June 2008 to Decembe 2015 were collected from Dongyang Traditional Chinese Hospital. The clinical history, smears, cell wax block,immunohistochemistry and gene detection were analyzed. Results There were 4 cases of proliferative reactive mesothelial cells and 46 cases of diagnosed malignant tumors in 50 cases of suspected malignant pleural effusion. Among them, 27 cases were lung adenocarcinoma and 19 cases were from other tissue sources and tissue types. Compared with that of cytological routine smears, the background of cell wax block was clean under the microscope, and the staining contrast was clear; the number of cells was obviously increased; the thickness was even; the tissue source and gene detection could be found. Conclusion The cell wax immunohistochemistry technique greatly improves the diagnostic accuracy of pleural effusion cytology and clarifies the source of tissue. At the same time, it provides a platform for accurate tumor treatment and is worthy of promotion. |