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Mesothelial papillary proliferation of the pleura associated with radiation therapy: Does it have a role in the pathogenesis of mesothelioma

Journal Article · · Mt. Sinai J. Med.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5815759
Diffuse papillary proliferation of mesothelial cells in the pleura mimicking metastatic carcinoma was seen four weeks following radiation therapy for a Pancoast tumor. Such papillary proliferations are not observed incidentally and are envisioned to occur during asbestos-induced carcinogenesis. We postulate that similar papillary lesions may serve as a link in the pathogenesis of radiation-induced mesotheliomas.
OSTI ID:
5815759
Journal Information:
Mt. Sinai J. Med.; (United States), Journal Name: Mt. Sinai J. Med.; (United States) Vol. 56:2; ISSN MSJMA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English