Mesothelioma of the pleura

 

 

This malignant tumor with a poor prognosis is related to asbestos exposure. It can arise in any mesothelium including pleura, pericardium, or peritoneum. The cells can be epithelioid (as seen here), sarcomatous or mixed. Sometimes a papillary pattern is seen.

 

 

1 minute clinical correlation

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