Malignant mesothelioma: a comparison of biopsy and postmortem material by light microscopy and immunohistochemistry

Abstract

All available information should be taken into account in the histological diagnosis of malignant mesothelioma. Interpretation of the immunohistochemical profile should be regarded with some caution when only postmortem material is available. When reporting a postmortem case of suspected mesothelioma, the pathologist should seek to review all available biopsy material in conjunction with the necropsy.