Abstract
We reviewed the cytologic findings in pleural effusions of 36 patients in whom a diffuse epithelioid or biphasic malignant mesothelioma of the pleura developed between 1978 and 1988. Malignant neoplasms were diagnosed in 26 (72%) of the 36 patients. A specific diagnosis of a mesothelioma was rendered or suspected in 64% (23/36 patients). Mesothelioma was favored over adenocarcinoma in 81% (29/36) of patients with positive fluid cytologic findings. The contribution of effusion cytology to the final diagnosis and patient treatment was assessed. These data suggested that a cytologic diagnosis contributed useful information in most patients with malignant epithelioid and biphasic pleural mesotheliomas.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 845-851 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Archives of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine |
Volume | 114 |
Issue number | 8 |
State | Published - 1990 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pathology and Forensic Medicine
- Medical Laboratory Technology