Mesothelioma
Research on mesothelioma detailed by scientists at University of California, Department of Pathology
Published in Cancer Weekly, June 1st, 2010
Current study results from the report, 'The use of immunohistochemistry to distinguish reactive mesothelial cells from malignant mesothelioma in cytologic effusions,' have been published. "The distinction of benign from malignant mesothelial proliferations in cytologic specimens can be problematic. In this study, the authors investigated the utility of immunohistochemical (IHC) markers in making this distinction," researchers in the United States report.
"Archival paraffin-embedded cell blocks of pleural and peritoneal fluids from 52 patients with malignant mesothelioma (MM) and 64 patients with reactive mesothelial hyperplasia (MH) were retrieved. IHC stains included...
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Source: Cancer Weekly (2010-06-01)
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