title: Benign and Malignant Mesothelial Proliferation.
abstract: Malignant mesothelioma (MM) is a rare primary malignant tumor of the surface serosal cells. The diagnosis of MM is challenging with a broad differential diagnosis. For many decades, studies have focused on distinguishing MM from other types of cancer; however, benign mesothelial cell hyperplasia, especially in small biopsies, has emerged as a major problem. The features of pleural lesions are somewhat different from peritoneal diseases, and this article primarily focuses on pleural diseases. Thorough interpretation and correlation of clinical, radiologic, and pathologic findings are essential for a correct diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Çukurova University, Adana 01330, Turkey; Department of Pathology, Acıbadem Medical Group, Maslak Hospital, Büyükdere Caddesi 40, Istanbul 34457, Turkey. Electronic address: ehandanzeren@yahoo.com.
authors.forename: E Handan
authors.initials: EH
authors.lastname: Zeren
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Atatürk Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Education and Research Hospital, Ankara 06280, Turkey.
authors.forename: Funda
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Demirag
keywords: Malignant mesothelioma; Mesothelial proliferations; Metastatic carcinoma; Pleural effusion