Macroscopic,Histologic, Histochemical,Immunohistochemical, and Ultrastructural Features of Mesothelioma |
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Authors: | Samuel P Hammar |
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Institution: | 1. Diagnostic Specialties Laboratories, Bremerton, Washington, USAshammar@harrisonmedical.org |
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Abstract: | Mesotheliomas are uncommon neoplasms that arise from the cells forming the serosal membranes of the body cavities. Approximately 90–95% of mesotheliomas arise in the pleural cavity and 5–10% in the peritoneal cavity. Rare mesotheliomas arise in the pericardium and in the tunica vaginalis. Unlike many neoplasms, mesotheliomas grow in a diffuse distribution and tend to encase the organs in the various body cavities. A combination of histochemical, immunohistochemical, and ultrastructural features are often necessary to accurately diagnose mesotheliomas. These techniques are highlighted in this review article on mesothelioma. |
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Keywords: | electron microscopic histochemical histologic immunohistochemical macroscopic mesothelioma |
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