Pattern 2 – Fibrosis, UIP complicated by malignant mesothelioma (Top 25 Pearls Series, Bonus Case)

Pattern 2 – Fibrosis, UIP complicated by malignant mesothelioma (Top 25 Pearls Series, Bonus Case)

Top 25 Pearls of Pulmonary Pathology Series. Max and Kevin show a case of usual interstitial pneumonia that has a serious secondary diagnosis, malignant mesothelioma. Recognition of the malignancy is aided by paying attention to the indication for biopsy, in this case, recurrent pleural effusions. Bonus Pearl: Beware the dreaded double diagnosis case! Visit www.6patterns.org for more.  Twitter and Instagram @6Patterns. Videos are for education and entertainment only and should not be used as medical advice.