Mesothelioma classification

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• Classified into 3 subtypes:

• Epithelial

Epithelial variants have a better prognosis

• Sarcomatoid

The spindle cells of the sarcomatoid may mimic fibrosarcoma or leiomyosarcoma

• Biphasic