Ultrastructural features of diffuse malignant mesotheliomas

Authors
Oury, TD Hammar, SP Roggli, VL
Citation
Td. Oury et al., Ultrastructural features of diffuse malignant mesotheliomas, HUMAN PATH, 29(12), 1998, pp. 1382-1392
Citations number
26
Categorie Soggetti
Research/Laboratory Medicine & Medical Tecnology","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
HUMAN PATHOLOGY
ISSN journal
00468177 → ACNP
Volume
29
Issue
12
Year of publication
1998
Pages
1382 - 1392
Database
ISI
SICI code
0046-8177(199812)29:12<1382:UFODMM>2.0.ZU;2-A
Abstract
The distinction of malignant mesothelioma from tumors metastatic to the ser osal membranes can often be made based on the results of histochemical or i mmunohistochemical studies. However, in some cases, these techniques are in adequate to make a firm diagnosis. In these instances, electron microscopic studies with the observation of a constellation of characteristic ultrastr uctural findings may permit an unequivocal diagnosis of mesothelioma. HUM P ATHOL 29:1382-1392. Copyright (C) 1998 by W.B. Saunders Company.