Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma deciduoid or anaplastic variant? A point to ponder.
A case of peritoneal meosthelioma displaying unusual morphology, occurring in a 53 years old woman is described. The role of immunohistochemistry and electron microscopy in the evaluation of this tumour is stressed. The appropriate terminology to be used and possible etiologic factor are also discussed.
Desai
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Department of Pathology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Dr. E Borges Road, Parel, Mumbai.
Kane
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Bharde
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Kulkarni
J N
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Soman
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CS
D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007150:Immunohistochemistry / Q000379:methods; D008654:Mesothelioma / Q000473:pathology*; D008854:Microscopy, Electron / Q000379:methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D010534:Peritoneal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*