Mucin-positive epithelial mesothelioma.
Mucin-positive epithelial mesothelioma is a rare, frequently unrecognized entity that should not be misinterpreted as metastatic adenocarcinoma, as each is associated with differing treatment and prognosis. Presented herein is a case of an acidic and neutral mucin-positive papillary mesothelioma of the right pleura, with cytologic, histologic, histochemical, immunohistochemical, and ultrastructural evaluation.
MacDougall
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Department of Pathology, Medical College of Pennsylvania, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.
Wang
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Zidar
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D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000648:ultrastructure; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D008297:Male; D008654:Mesothelioma / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D008875:Middle Aged; D009077:Mucins / Q000032:analysis*; D010994:Pleura / Q000473:pathology / Q000648:ultrastructure; D010997:Pleural Neoplasms / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000473:pathology* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D011379:Prognosis
D009077:Mucins