Advances in Anatomic Pathology. 13(4):174-184, July 2006.[Link]

Pereira TC, Saad RS, Liu Y, Silverman JF.

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA; Drexel University College of Medicine.

Abstract

This review presents a pattern recognition approach for the diagnosis of malignant effusions. The cytomorphologic features of reactive mesothelial proliferation, mesothelioma and metastatic carcinoma are presented. In addition, the role of ancillary studies in challenging cases and the importance of integrating clinical findings are stressed. An algorithmic approach to the workup of serous effusions as well as pitfalls for false-positive diagnosis are discussed.

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