Malignant mesothelioma is a fatal asbestos-associated malignancy originating from the
lining cells (mesothelium) of the pleural and peritoneal cavities, as well as the pericardium …

There has been a longstanding debate about the potential contribution of chrysotile
asbestos fibers to mesothelioma risk. The failure to resolve this debate has hampered …

Recent advances in molecular pathology and other technologies such as proteomics
present pathologists with the challenge of integrating the new information generated with …

The diagnosis of malignant mesothelioma (MPM) does not pose difficulties when presenting
with usual clinico-radiologic features and morphology. Pathology textbooks and …

Malignant mesothelioma is an uncommon malignant epithelial neoplasm originating from
the serosal surface of body cavities. Because serosal surfaces are a common site of …

Primary and metastatic pleural neoplasms, and non‐neoplastic pleural diseases, can have
similar clinical, radiographic and gross features. However, treatments and prognoses of …

The pleura and lung are intimately associated and share many pathologic conditions.
Nevertheless, they represent two separate organs of different embryonic derivation and with …

Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is a rare and aggressive malignancy that most
commonly affects the pleural lining of the lungs. It has a strong association with exposure to …

Malignant mesothelioma (MM) is an aggressive tumor associated with environmental or
occupational exposure to asbestos fibers. Erionite is a fibrous zeolite, morphologically …

The curriculum vitae of Dr. Mark R. Wick contains 57 peer-reviewed publications, 3
editorials, 6 book chapters and a whole book dedicated to diseases of the lung and pleura. It …