Mesothelial Cells In Pleural Fluid

Eighty five samples of pleural fluid obtained from 76 patients with biopsy proven tuberculous pleurisy were examined cytologically.

Mesothelial cells in pleural fluid.

Neoplastic transformation of mesothelial cells results in malignant mesothelioma an aggressive tumor especially the pleura. Reactive mesothelial cells reactive mesothelial cells in pleural fluid reactive mesothelial cells are found when there is infection or inflammation present in a body cavity. Trauma with air in the pleural cavity. Negative for malignant cells.

Specific diagnoses benign eosinophilic pleuritis general. Additional sampling should be considered within the clinical context. Use of pleural fluid n. Pleural fluid right thoracentesis.

This has a large ddx. Mesothelial cells are found in variable numbers in most effusions but their presence at greater than 5 of total nucleated cells makes a diagnosis of tb less likely. Mesothelial cells in pleural fluid. There are certain cells that line the pleura the thin double layered lining which covers the lungs chest wall and diaphragm which are known as mesothelial cells other than the pleura mesothelial cells also form a lining around the heart pericardium and the internal surface of the abdomen peritoneum.

In contrast 65 3 of pleural fluid aspirates obtained from a control group of pati. Reactive mesothelial cells present in a background of abundant lymphocytes.