Pleural Invasion by Tumor Indeterminate: Pathological Evaluation and Management
1. Introduction to Indeterminate Findings In the precise discipline of oncological pathology, achieving a definitive diagnosis regarding the extent of a tumor’s spread is paramount for accurate clinical staging. When evaluating primary lung malignancies, determining whether the tumor has invaded the visceral pleura—the protective serous membrane enveloping the lungs—is a critical prognostic metric. However, pathologists … Read more