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VIRCHOWS ARCHIV
卷 478, 期 1, 页码 73-80出版社
SPRINGER
DOI: 10.1007/s00428-020-02980-9
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Malignant pleural mesothelioma; Molecular classification; Genomics
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The diagnosis and classification of malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is challenging, requiring expert assessment and suitable biopsies. Recent advancements in molecular characterisation of MPM are discussed, highlighting the gaps in knowledge and the potential benefits for patient classification. Researchers delve into the molecular landscape of MPM and discuss the current state of understanding regarding intra-tumour heterogeneity.
The diagnosis and classification of malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is extremely challenging; obtaining an accurate histopathological diagnosis of the different types and subtypes requires expert assessment and suitable biopsies that are not always available, which can leave doctors uncertain about the patient's diagnosis, sometimes resulting in a delay in the start of treatment. In this review, we discuss recent major advances in the molecular characterisation of MPM and their implications for histological classification. We detail what is known of the molecular landscape of MPM at the genomic, transcriptomic, and epigenomic levels, describe the similarities and dissimilarities of the multiple molecular classifications that have been proposed, and provide an overview of the current state of knowledge regarding inter- and intra-tumour heterogeneity. We also highlight the current gaps in knowledge and how addressing them would benefit classification, as well as the patients in general.
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