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What number of different types of mesothelioma are there?
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Three: Mesothelioma is classified by the type of cell involved. There are generally 3 types recognized: 1.Epitheloid: major cell is an epithelial cell 2. Sarcomatoid: major cell is a primitive cell 3. Biphasic: both cell type This is important because all three act very differently with regard to response to treatment and prognosis.
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