| Literature DB >> 16858151 |
Telma C Pereira1, Reda S Saad, Yulin Liu, Jan F Silverman.
Abstract
This review presents a pattern recognition approach for the diagnosis of malignant effusions. The cytomorphologic features of reactive mesothelial proliferation, mesothelioma and metastatic carcinoma are presented. In addition, the role of ancillary studies in challenging cases and the importance of integrating clinical findings are stressed. An algorithmic approach to the workup of serous effusions as well as pitfalls for false-positive diagnosis are discussed.Entities:
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Year: 2006 PMID: 16858151 DOI: 10.1097/00125480-200607000-00004
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Adv Anat Pathol ISSN: 1072-4109 Impact factor: 3.875