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Benign lesions of the mediastinum: A review with emphasis on cytology and small biopsy specimens.
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Seminars in diagnostic pathology [Semin Diagn Pathol] 2020 Jul; Vol. 37 (4), pp. 199-210. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 May 05. - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- This review focuses on the diagnosis of select benign processes, ranging from reactive entities to heterotopic tissues to neoplasms, which may occur in the mediastinum. Currently, the mediastinum can be evaluated and biopsied with endoscopic procedures. Therefore, cytopathology specimens, fine needle aspirations, and small biopsies play an important role in the diagnosis of these lesions. In this review, an emphasis is given to relevant clinical presentations, histologic and cytologic findings, differential diagnoses, ancillary testing, and interpretation. Pitfalls are reviewed and discussed in each section. It is important for both surgical pathologists and cytopathologists to be familiar with these entities and their cytologic and histologic features that may be helpful in reaching a diagnosis.<br /> (Copyright © 2020 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0740-2570
- Volume :
- 37
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Seminars in diagnostic pathology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 32534865
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1053/j.semdp.2020.04.001