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[Intestinal calcifying fibrous tumor: case report].
Gonzalo Nathaniel Cantú-Soriano1, Álvaro Lezid Padilla-Rodríguez2
1DIGIPATH (Digital Pathology Laboratory), Escuela de Medicina Universidad Panamericana, Campus Ciudad de México, Ciudad de México, México.
Summary
Calcifying fibrous tumor (CFT) is a rare benign mesenchymal tumor that can mimic other gastrointestinal neoplasms. Accurate diagnosis via immunohistochemistry and complete surgical excision are essential for curative outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Pathology
- Oncology
Background:
- Calcifying fibrous tumor (CFT) is a rare benign mesenchymal neoplasm.
- CFTs can present with imaging and histological features overlapping with more common gastrointestinal tumors, such as gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST).
- Accurate differentiation is crucial for appropriate patient management.
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