Epithelioid Mesothelioma Cancer

Epithelioid Mesothelioma Cancer

Epithelioid mesothelioma is the most common cell type, constituting approximately 50 percent to 70 percent of all malignant mesothelioma. These cells are relatively uniform in shape and have a tubular pattern with a distinct cell nucleus. The individual cells are shaped like cubes or multi-sided boxes.

Because of the similarity between adenocarcinoma and mesothelioma cancer cells, they are often confused and mesothelioma can be misdiagnosed. Inspection of the cancer cells under high-powered microscopes and identification of unique characteristics of the chemical properties of the cells can help make the proper diagnosis. Learn more about epithelioid mesothelioma cancer.