Adenocarcinoma simulating mesothelioma

Ultrastruct Pathol. 1996 Jul-Aug;20(4):327-9. doi: 10.3109/01913129609016332.

Abstract

Pleural biopsy in a 45-year-old woman with a haemorrhagic pleural effusion showed malignant cells. Stains for mucin and carcinoembryonic antigen were positive and adenocarcinoma was diagnosed. Some ultrastructural features were more typical of mesothelioma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / metabolism
  • Adenocarcinoma / pathology*
  • Adenocarcinoma / ultrastructure
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Mesothelioma / metabolism
  • Mesothelioma / pathology*
  • Mesothelioma / ultrastructure
  • Middle Aged
  • Pleural Effusion, Malignant / pathology
  • Pleural Neoplasms / metabolism
  • Pleural Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Pleural Neoplasms / ultrastructure