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Mesenteric Solitary Fibrous Tumor with High Risk for Aggressive Behavior: A Case Report
Anja Cucak1, Kaia Erickson-Adams2, Matthew Sorrell3,4
1University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine, Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Summary
A rare malignant solitary fibrous tumor was found in the recto-sigmoid colon of a 64-year-old female presenting with fever, back pain, and hematochezia. This pelvic mass required interventional radiology embolization before surgical resection.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Oncology
- Radiology
Background:
- Solitary fibrous tumors (SFTs) are rare mesenchymal neoplasms that can occur in various extrathoracic locations.
- Malignant SFTs of the gastrointestinal tract are exceptionally uncommon, with limited reported cases.
