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Rare thoracic mass lesion--myofibrobastoma
Vaibhav Sahni1, Sikdar Sunandan, Satish K Agarwal
1Department of Medicine, Maulana Azad Medical College and Associated Lok Nayak Hospital, G. B. Pant Hospital and Guru Nanak Eye Hospital, New Delhi-110 002, India. vaibhavsahni@hotmail.com
Indian Journal of Cancer
|November 9, 2005
Summary
This case report details a rare thoracic myofibroblastoma, a benign soft tissue tumor, found in a young woman. The study reviews its features, diagnosis, and treatment for this uncommon chest mass.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Mesenchymal soft tissue masses in the chest are rare.
- Myofibroblastomas are typically benign, well-circumscribed neoplasms originating from myoepithelial cells, commonly found in breast tissue.
Observation:
- A 26-year-old female presented with exertional dyspnea and a large left-sided thoracic mass causing mediastinal shift.
- Histological and immunophenotypic analysis confirmed the diagnosis.
Findings:
- The diagnosis was a rare thoracic myofibroblastoma.
- While generally benign, myofibroblastomas can rarely be multifocal and recurrent.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering rare thoracic tumors in the differential diagnosis of chest masses.
- Reviewing incidence, features, differential diagnoses, and treatment is crucial for managing thoracic myofibroblastomas.