Application of flow cytometry in the analysis of lymphoid disease in the lung and pleural space

May Fu, Malary Mani, Jaclyn Bradford, Weina Chen, Mingyi Chen, Franklin Fuda

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Abstract

Various types of lymphoid neoplasms can occur in the lung. Lung parenchyma, the pleura or the pleural cavity can be the primary site of a lymphoid neoplasm or can be involved secondarily as a result of systemic dissemination from a separate primary site. Recognition of pulmonary lymphoid neoplasms (PLN) has increased secondary to technological advances in the medical field. Multiparameter flow cytometry (FC) is a one of the diagnostic tools that serves an essential role in the detecting and categorizing PLNs. FC allows for rapid identification and immunophenotypic characterization of PLN. In this article, we discuss the role of FC in the diagnosis of the most commonly encountered PLNs as well as their basic clinicopathologic features. We briefly discuss the role of FC in identifying non-hematolymphoid neoplasms in lung specimens as well.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)303-320
Number of pages18
JournalSeminars in Diagnostic Pathology
Volume37
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2020

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pathology and Forensic Medicine

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