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Clinical, cytologic, and immunohistochemical features of sarcomas involving body cavity fluids

Athena L. Chen, Elizabeth Janko, Martha B. Pitman, Ivan Chebib

Cancer Cytopathology · 2019 · 20 citations · 14 references

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Abstract

Sarcoma morphology may be altered in exfoliated cytology specimens. Workup on cell blocks aids in the differential diagnosis, especially for carcinoma and mesothelioma. Unsurprisingly, fluid cytology positive for sarcoma portends poor survival.

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