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01.12.2013 | Brief Report
Solitary fibrous tumours of the pleura: report of two cases and literature review
verfasst von:
M. J. McDonnell, S. Hynes, C. Connolly, J. J. Gilmartin, R. M. Rutherford
Erschienen in:
Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)
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Ausgabe 4/2013
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Abstract
Background
Solitary fibrous tumours of the pleura (SFTPs) are rare pleural mesenchymal neoplasms with distinct clinicopathological and immunohistochemical features, accounting for less than 5 % of all neoplasms involving the pleura.
Methods
We present two cases of SFTP with a review of the current literature.
Results
Clinical presentation varies according to size and intrathoracic localisation. The molecular pathology of SFTPs is largely unknown. Complete surgical resection is recommended with long-term clinic and radiographic follow-up due to its malignant potential.
Conclusions
This is a summary of available literature outlining current clinical practice in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of SFTPs in Ireland.