Solitary fibrous tumours of the pleura: report of two cases and literature review |
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| Authors: | M. J. McDonnell S. Hynes C. Connolly J. J. Gilmartin R. M. Rutherford |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Respiratory Medicine, Galway University Hospitals, Galway, Ireland
2. Department of Histopathology, Galway University Hospitals, Galway, Ireland
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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. |
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