Spindle Cell Mesothelioma Immunohistochemistry - What are the 3 major cell types of mesothelioma?

What are the 3 major cell types of mesothelioma?

Mesothelioma cancer affects the mesothelial cells lining the body's internal organs causing them to be transformed into cancer cells abnormal. These abnormal, cancerous cells that make up the tumor are formed. There are three main types of cancerous cells abnormal seen in this type of cancer and have different prognostic features. These three different types of cells are: a sarcomatoid} b} c} epitheloid biphasicSarcomatoid typeSarcomatoid mesothelioma cell is the cell type of this deadly cancer, does not respond well to treatment.It represents 10-20% of all mesothelioma cases.Microscopically appears as a molten shaped cells that overlap. The duration of life of patients diagnosed with this type of cancer usually does not extend beyond 6 months.Epithelioid cell typeThe most common form of this cancer is the epithelioid mesothelioma. This type has the best prognosis and is more sensitive to this type therapy.Microscopically appears as a papillary or tubular growth. This type represents 50-70% of all mesothelioma cell cases.Biphasic typeBiphasic mesothelioma is a combination of the other two types. It combines the features of both sarcomatoid and types epitheliod, it is not as deadly as the sarcomatoid but his prognosis is not as good as the kind epitheliod.It accounts for about 20-35% of all mesothelioma cases.If you or your loved one has been diagnosed with this disease you should try to perform the necessary tests that will help you know the cell type of cancer you have so you can have a 'idea of the likely prognosis and outcome of the disease