Prognostic significance of the presence of epithelial cell clusters in the ascites of patients with pseudomyxoma peritonei.

Mitsuaki IshidaAkiyoshi MizumotoYutaka YonemuraIppei KashuShizuki TakemuraKoji Tsuta

Published in: Diagnostic cytopathology (2019)

The presence of high-grade nuclear features or of signet ring cells should be carefully investigated in the cytological specimens of patients with PMP.

Keyphrases

high grade
induced apoptosis
cell cycle arrest
low grade
fine needle aspiration
signaling pathway
oxidative stress
mass spectrometry
high resolution
ultrasound guided