Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma deciduoid or anaplastic variant? Point to ponder.
A case of peritoneal mesothelioma displaying unusual morphology, occurring in a 53 year old woman is described. The role of immunohistochemistry and electron microscopy in the evaluation of this tumor 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 Rd, Parel, Mumbai.
Kane
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Bharde
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Kulkarni
J N
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Soman
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D000708:Anaplasia; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D008654:Mesothelioma / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology*; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D008875:Middle Aged; D010534:Peritoneal Neoplasms / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology*; D009626:Terminology as Topic