Solitary fibrous pleural tumor

Lori A. Jenkins, Albert Yurvati

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Abstract

Solitary fibrous pleural tumors are rare masses of mesenchymal origin that may be mistaken for mesothelioma. A positive staining of vimentin, negative staining of cytoplasmic keratin, and expression of the CD34 antigen can confirm the presence of a solitary fibrous pleural tumor. Although most tumors of this type are benign, they possess a malignant potential and thus should be excised. We report a case of a 63-year-old man who had an inconclusive biopsy of a lung lesion 15 years ago. Further testing after excision revealed a solitary fibrous pleural tumor. A brief discussion of the clinical presentation and incidence of these tumors is included.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)307-309
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of the American Osteopathic Association
Volume108
Issue number6
StatePublished - 1 Jun 2008

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