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The diagnosis of malignancy in effusion cytology: a pattern recognition approach
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The diagnosis of malignancy in effusion cytology: a pattern recognition approach

Telma C Pereira, Reda S Saad, Yulin Liu and Jan F Silverman
Advances in anatomic pathology, v 13(4)
Jul 2006
PMID: 16858151

Abstract

Adenocarcinoma - secondary Algorithms Epithelial Cells - pathology Epithelium - pathology Humans Immunohistochemistry Mesothelioma - pathology Neoplasms, Unknown Primary - pathology Pattern Recognition, Automated - methods Pericardial Effusion - pathology Pleural Effusion, Malignant - pathology
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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