Solitary Fibrous Tumor Pleura

Acta Chir Belg. 1995 May-Jun;95(3):127-9.

Abstract

The Solitary Fibrous Tumour of Pleura has rarely been observed. A new case has been reported. This tumour is often asymptomatic and mostly discovered by chance. A well delimited and round opacity is demonstrated on the chest X-ray. computerized tomography confirms the fleshy nature of this tumour with inhomogeneous enhancement. The treatment is a complete surgical excision. The prognosis is excellent, if diagnosed early.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Neoplasms, Fibrous Tissue / diagnostic imaging
  • Neoplasms, Fibrous Tissue / pathology
  • Neoplasms, Fibrous Tissue / surgery*
  • Pleural Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Pleural Neoplasms / pathology
  • Pleural Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed