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[Pleural fibromas: a review based on 12 cases]
S Cazaban1, P Icard, J P Le Rochais
1Service de Chirurgie Thoracique et Cardio-Vasculaire, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Côte de Nacre, Caen.
Annales De Chirurgie
|May 26, 1999
Summary
Pleural fibromas are rare benign tumors. Radical resection and long-term follow-up are crucial due to potential recurrence, sometimes with malignant behavior.
Area of Science:
- Thoracic oncology
- Surgical pathology
Background:
- Pleural fibromas are uncommon benign neoplasms.
- Often incidentally discovered, they can present with paraneoplastic syndromes or compressive symptoms due to size.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review cases of pleural fibroma.
- To highlight the importance of complete resection and surveillance for recurrence.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective case series analysis.
- Review of clinical presentation, treatment, and outcomes for 12 patients.
Main Results:
- 12 cases of pleural fibroma reported.
- Tumors varied in presentation, including incidental findings and symptomatic cases.
- Recurrence was noted in some cases, with potential for malignant transformation.
Conclusions:
- Radical resection is essential for pleural fibromas.
- Long-term follow-up is necessary to monitor for recurrence, especially with adverse prognostic factors.