Cytologic findings in serous effusion specimens from melanoma patients.

Discussion: Effusion specimens from patients with a history of melanoma are frequently (40%) malignant, but almost as likely to be reported as a non-melanoma malign ancy as MM. The cytology of MM may mimic a wide range of other metastatic malignancies, but also often closely resemble reactive mesothelial cells. It is important to be aware of this latter pattern so that IHC markers can be applied.
Source: Acta Cytologica - Category: Cytology Source Type: research