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Calcifying Fibrous Tumor Complicated by Empyema
Nikita Jain1, Anchit Bharat2, Nadiia Marenych1
1Internal Medicine, Chicago Medical School, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, McHenry, USA.
Cureus
|July 28, 2020
Summary
Calcifying fibrous tumor (CFT) is a rare, benign tumor. Early diagnosis of this pleural-based mass is crucial to avoid aggressive surgery and complications.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Calcifying fibrous tumor (CFT) is a rare, benign neoplastic proliferation.
- Characterized by fibroblasts, inflammatory cells, and calcification, CFT typically presents as a non-invasive lesion in deep tissue structures.
Observation:
- A case study details a 43-year-old Hispanic male with a large, symptomatic pleural-based mass.
- The mass was diagnosed as CFT and subsequently complicated by empyema.
Findings:
- The patient's large CFT necessitated extensive chest wall reconstruction.
- This aggressive surgical approach led to postoperative complications.
Implications:
- Increased awareness of CFT is vital for early recognition and diagnosis.
- Prompt diagnosis can prevent the need for extensive surgery, reducing complications and improving patient outcomes.
- Highlighting the benign nature of CFT despite its alarming imaging appearance is essential for appropriate clinical management.
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