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Intrathoracic hibernoma: report of two cases
M Hertoghs1, P Van Schil, Roger Rutsaert
1University Hospital Antwerp, Wilrijkstraat 10, 2650 Edegem, Belgium. marjan.hertoghs@uza.be
Lung Cancer (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
|January 9, 2009
Summary
Hibernomas, rare benign tumors resembling brown fat, can occur in the chest. This study details two exceptional cases of intrathoracic hibernoma involving the pleura, successfully treated with surgery.
Area of Science:
- Pathology
- Oncology
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Hibernomas are uncommon benign soft tissue tumors that histologically mimic brown adipose tissue.
- Typical locations include the neck, axilla, mediastinum, and retroperitoneum.
- Intrathoracic and pleural hibernomas are exceptionally rare.
Observation:
- This report presents two unique cases of intrathoracic hibernoma.
- Both cases demonstrated involvement of the pleura.
- Patients were treated with surgical resection.
Findings:
- The study confirms the possibility of rare intrathoracic and pleural hibernomas.
- Surgical resection was an effective treatment modality for these rare tumors.
- Histopathological confirmation is crucial for diagnosis.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of considering rare diagnoses in challenging cases.
- Suggests surgical resection as a viable treatment for pleural hibernomas.
- Contributes to the limited literature on intrathoracic hibernomas.
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