Diagnosis of Metastatic Carcinoma Using Body Cavity Fluid Specimens: A Comparison of Diagnostic Panels

Conclusion: Claudin-4 and MOC-31 both demonstrated significant diagnostic value in distinguishing metastatic epithelial carcinoma from reactive mesothelium. The sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of these two markers, one of which is an epithelial marker and one of which is a mesothelial marker, reached 100%. Therefore, a combination of these two markers may be appropriate.Acta Cytologica
Source: Acta Cytologica - Category: Cytology Source Type: research