Epithelioid Mesothelioma

Epithelioid (epithelial) mesothelioma is the most frequent cell type and accounts for about 50% to 70% of all malignant mesothelioma cases. These cells are relatively uniform in shape and with a tubular pattern and a distinct cell nucleus. If viewed under high magnification, the cell nucleus is obviously discernible from other cell nuclei. The individual cells are shaped like cubes or multi-sided boxes.

Due to the resemblance between mesothelioma cancer cells and adenocarcinoma, these cells most of the time are perplexed and thus patients with this malignant mesothelioma have the possibility to be misdiagnosed. Examining the cancer cells using high-powered microscopes and detecting distinct traits of the chemical possessions of the cells can assist to conclude the appropriate diagnosis. Click here to know more about epithelioid mesothelioma.