Open AccessDiagnostic Criteria for Human Diffuse M a lignant Mesothelioma
Author(s) -
Suzuki Yasunosuke
Publication year - 1992
Publication title -
acta patholigica japonica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.73
H-Index - 74
ISSN - 0001-6632
DOI - 10.1111/j.1440-1827.1992.tb01878.x
Subject(s) - mesothelioma , asbestos , pathological , pathology , medicine , histology , population , materials science , environmental health , metallurgy
Diffuse malignant mesothelioma is a rare tumor in the general population, yet is unique in that it is caused almost exclusively by exposure to asbestos with long‐term latency (15 years and over). Pathologists are required to provide a reliable diagnosis of the tumor for clinicians who are responsible for the treatment of affected patients. Pathological diagnosis of diffuse malignant mesothelioma is not always easy; however, it has improved over the last few decades. Currently, comprehensive analysis, including gross appearance, histology, histochemistry, immunocyto‐chemistry and electron microscopy is recommended as the best approach to an accurate diagnosis of diffuse malignant mesothelioma. Acta Pathol Jpn 42: 767–786, 1992.