Use of panel of markers in serous effusion to distinguish reactive mesothelial cells from adenocarcinoma

Conclusion: In conclusion, combination of MOC-31 and CAL as a limited panel will be helpful in giving an appropriate diagnosis in difficult cases and thereby, help in patient management. In addition, ICC on cytospin smears gave results similar to cell blocks, and if standardised cytospin is simple technique to perform, unlike cell blocks.

Source: Journal of Cytology - January 17, 2019 Category: Cytology Authors: Devi Subbarayan Jenna Bhattacharya Poonam Rani Bembem Khuraijam Shyama Jain Source Type: research