Papillary mesothelioma is an example of epithelial mesothelioma; other variants include any of the following:
* Signet Ring
* Single File
* Adenoid Cystic
* Glandular
* Tubulopapillary
* Histiocytoid
* Microcystic
* Macrocystic
* Glomeruloid
* Diffuse - NOS
* Small Cell
* Deciduoid
* Pleomorphic
* In Situ
* Mucin Positive
* Well-Differentiated Papillary
* Gaucher Cell-Like
What differentiates these various types are the shape, size and formation of the cells. This can determine what course of treatment is appropriate for the patient's situations.
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