Primary pleural squamous cell carcinoma: A diagnostic challenge

Primary pleural squamous cell carcinoma is exceedingly rare. Diagnosis is challenging because of the rarity of the neoplasm, the possibility of secondary involvement of the pleura by metastatic squamous cell carcinoma and the fact that cytology may be interpreted as squamoid malignant mesothelioma. A cell‐block or a core‐biopsy is necessary to perform immunohistochemical tests and confirm the squamous nature of the tumour and exclude a malignant mesothelioma. This is crucial for appropriate clinical management of the patient.
Source: Cytopathology - Category: Pathology Authors: Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research