Table 2 D2-40-positive samples, staining characteristics
From: Utility of D2-40, a novel mesothelial marker, in the diagnosis of malignant mesothelioma
Tissue | n | % cells staining, mean | Staining intensity, median | Predominant staining pattern |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Malignant mesothelioma | ||||
Epithelioid | 33 | 92 | 4+ | Membranous |
Biphasic | 15 | 90a, 26b | 3+a, 1+b | Membranousa, cytoplasmicb |
Sarcomatoid | 3 | 52 | 1+ | Cytoplasmic |
Reactive pleura | 27 | 71 | 4+ | Membranous |
Ovarian serous carcinoma | 17 | 33 | 2/3+ | Membranous |
Renal cell carcinoma, papillary | 5 | 43 | 1/2+ | Cytoplasmic |
Breast carcinoma, invasive | 3 | 13 | 2+ | Cytoplasmic |
Pulmonary adenocarcinoma | 2 | 13 | 2+ | Cytoplasmic |
