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[Intrapulmonary Solitary Fibrous Tumor]
Kazuyuki Komori1, Toshiharu Tabata, Hiroshi Katsumata
1Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tohoku Pharmaceutical University Hospital, Sendai, Japan.
Kyobu Geka. the Japanese Journal of Thoracic Surgery
|September 3, 2015
Summary
We describe a rare case of solitary fibrous tumor (SFT) found in the lung. This intrapulmonary SFT was discovered incidentally on a chest X-ray in an asymptomatic patient.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Context:
- Solitary fibrous tumors (SFTs) are rare mesenchymal neoplasms that can occur in various locations, including the lung.
- Intrapulmonary SFTs are particularly uncommon, often presenting as incidental findings on imaging.
Purpose:
- To report a case of intrapulmonary solitary fibrous tumor (SFT) diagnosed in a 34-year-old woman.
- To highlight the diagnostic process and pathological findings of this rare lung tumor.
Summary:
- A 34-year-old woman presented with an asymptomatic abnormal shadow on chest roentgenogram.
- Computed tomography revealed a circumscribed intrapulmonary tumor in the left lower lobe with mild fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG)-positron emission tomography (PET) uptake.
- Pathological and immunohistochemical analysis confirmed the diagnosis of intrapulmonary SFT.
Impact:
- This case contributes to the understanding of intrapulmonary SFT presentation and diagnosis.
- Highlights the importance of multidisciplinary evaluation for diagnosing rare lung neoplasms.
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