Abstract | AIMS: METHODS AND RESULTS: CONCLUSIONS: There is an overlap between the immunophenotype of mesothelial cells and that of basal-like carcinomas of breast. Positive calretinin and CK5/6 are not specific, and may be seen in both mesothelial cells and basal-like breast carcinomas. Negative ER and PR of basal carcinomas may also bias the observer against a breast origin. However, other negative mesothelial markers, such as WT1 and thrombomodulin, may help point to the correct diagnosis.
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Authors | Edwina E Duhig, Lydia Kalpakos, Ian A Yang, Belinda E Clarke |
Journal | Histopathology
(Histopathology)
Vol. 59
Issue 5
Pg. 957-64
(Nov 2011)
ISSN: 1365-2559 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 22092407
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Copyright | © 2011 Blackwell Publishing Limited. |
Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adult
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Biomarkers, Tumor
(analysis)
- Breast Neoplasms
(chemistry, metabolism, pathology)
- Carcinoma
(chemistry, metabolism, pathology)
- Epithelium
(metabolism)
- Female
- Humans
- Immunohistochemistry
- In Situ Hybridization
- Middle Aged
- Neoplasm Grading
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