Table 3

Number of areas, identified in 128 different adenocarcinomas, showing a specific architectural subtype, with number showing high positive staining for TTF-1

Subtype patternNo. of areasHigh positive
MBAC, mucinous bronchioloalveolar carcinoma; NMBAC, non-mucinous bronchioloalveolar carcinoma; Pap/Tub, admixed papillary and tubular patterns, where the papillary and tubular components could not be separated for the purpose of scoring; PD, poorly differentiated (including pleomorphic and sarcomatous areas).
NMBAC3332 (97%)
MBAC41 (25%)
Papillary1111 (100%)
Pap/Tub1815 (83%)
Tubular4840 (83%)
Solid5842 (72%)
PD104 (40%)
Mucinous62 (33%)
Total188147 (78%)