Abstract
Context. - Diffuse malignant mesothelioma is generally divided into 3 basic histologic types-epithelial, biphasic, or sarcomatous. However, a great diversity of histologic patterns exists within these 3 basic histologic types. Design. - The diverse histologic patterns of diffuse malignant mesothelioma are briefly described, including infrequently encountered patterns. Results. The histologic patterns of diffuse malignant mesothelioma provide a wide variation of features for the pathologist to consider in the differential diagnosis of a pleural biopsy. Conclusion. - Pathologists should be aware of the varied histologic patterns of diffuse malignant mesothelioma when evaluating pleural biopsies.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 1415-1420 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Archives of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine |
| Volume | 129 |
| Issue number | 11 |
| State | Published - Nov 2005 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pathology and Forensic Medicine
- Medical Laboratory Technology