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*The interface between PL0 and PL1 is the most challenging. Use of an elastic stain is recommend when there is uncertainty.<ref name=pmid23020722/> | *The interface between PL0 and PL1 is the most challenging. Use of an elastic stain is recommend when there is uncertainty.<ref name=pmid23020722/> | ||
==Gross== | |||
*Tumour close to visceral pleura, e.g. <1 mm - high probability of VPI. | |||
*Puckering of the visceral pleura overlying the tumour - suspicious for VPI. | |||
==Microscopic== | ==Microscopic== | ||