Solitary Pleural Fibroma: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Conn Med. 2017 Jan;81(1):19-22.

Abstract

Solitary fibrous tumors ofthe pleura (SFTP) are uncommon. They tend to be discovered incidentally or during workup for unexplained cough or paraneoplastic effects. It is important to recognize the entityand perform a surgical excision because of the possibility of subsequent malignant transformation and local compressive effects. We present the case of a SFTP discovered on chest imaging. Our patient had surgical excision with good response. A review of the literature is also presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Solitary Fibrous Tumor, Pleural / diagnostic imaging*
  • Solitary Fibrous Tumor, Pleural / pathology
  • Solitary Fibrous Tumor, Pleural / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*