Nodular histiocytic/mesothelial hyperplasia as consequence of chronic mesothelium irritation by subphrenic abscess.
Future Oncol
; 11(24 Suppl): 51-5, 2015.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Pleural nodular histiocytic/mesothelial hyperplasia is a nodular histiocytic/mesothelial proliferation, often delimiting cystic cavities, due to irritation by a pulmonary noxa. Case reportresults:
The patient had right pleural parietal and diaphragmatic thickness, with pleural effusion, without lung alterations. He previously underwent left hemicolectomy and liver resection, due to a diverticulitis and a liver histiocytes-rich abscess. Video-assisted thoracoscopy biopsy showed a double population of reactive mesothelial cells and histiocytes.CONCLUSION:
Nodular histiocytic/mesothelial hyperplasia represents a potential pitfall for pathologists. Immunohistochemistry is crucial for the differential diagnosis with some malignancies. We suggest that in our patient, a chronic mesothelium inflammation happened by transdiaphragmatic involvement as a consequence of the liver abscess. Some pathogenetic mechanisms are hypothesized.Palavras-chave
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Abscesso Subfrênico
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Epitélio
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Histiócitos
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Hiperplasia
Limite:
Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Future Oncol
Ano de publicação:
2015
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Itália