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Original Article

Primary Pleural Epithelioid Mesothelioma of Clear Cell Type: A Case Report and Review of Current Literature

, MD, , MD, PhD & , MD, PhD
Pages 267-270 | Received 13 Jul 2011, Accepted 15 Jul 2011, Published online: 06 Oct 2011
 

Abstract

Primary pleural epithelioid mesothelioma with clear cell morphology is a particularly rare neoplasm, with only a few documented cases. Here, the authors report a case of a 76-year-old man, with a history of asbestos exposure, admitted for mild dyspnea. Radiologic examination revealed right pleural effusion and pleural thickening. Cytological examination of aspirated pleural samples was consistent with non-small cell carcinoma. Histological examination of the resected, via VATS, plural specimens was consistent with the diagnosis of clear cell epithelioid mesothelioma. The authors further analyze the main morphological and immunohistochemical features of clear cell epithelioid mesothelioma, emphasizing the algorithm for excluding other clear cell tumors metastatic to the pleura.

Declaration of interest: The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper.

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