Table 3 Antibodies used in the immunohistochemical staining for differential diagnosis
Type of mesothelioma | Positive markers | Negative markers |
|---|---|---|
Epithelioid type | Calretinin | CEA |
WT1 | TTF-1 | |
Thrombomodulin | Napsin A | |
Mesothelin | Surfactant apoprotein | |
D2-40 | Ber EP4 | |
| Â | MOC31 | |
| Â | ER | |
Sarcomatoid type | AE1/AE3 | Myo D1, Myoglobin |
CAM5.2 | Desmin, h-calredesmon | |
| Â | S-100p, KP-1 |