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Document Type
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Article In Journal
Document Title
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A giant fibrous tumor of the pleura mimics plural effusion: a case report and review of the literatu
A giant fibrous tumor of the pleura mimics plural effusion: a case report and review of the literatu
Document Language
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English
Abstract
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Background: A solitary fibrous tumor of the pleura (SFTP) is very rare with an incidence of less than 5% of all pleural neoplasm. Although some tumors may reach an enormous size, they are often asymptomatic and have sometimes been mistaken as a pleural effusion. Case Report: Herein we describe a 33 yr-old male patient who diagnosed with a giant SFTP. Chest radiograph revealed a large homogenous opacity filling the right hemithorax that was initially reported as a pleural effusion. Pleural tap was performed twice and turned out to be dry. Computed Tomography) of the chest unexpectedly showed a large hypodense mass filling the right hemithorax. Transthoracic CT guided Tru-Cut biopsy revealed a benign solitary fibrous tumor of pleura that was resected surgically, and the patient made an eventual recovery. Conclusions: SFTP is a rare tumor. High index of clinical suspicion is essential to reach diagnosis. Long term follow up is important to assess for recurrence
ISSN
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1507-6164
Journal Name
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Case Reports and Clinical Practice Review
Volume
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8
Issue Number
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0
Publishing Year
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1428 AH
2007 AD
Article Type
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Case Report
Added Date
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Wednesday, April 2, 2008
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Dr Grade
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عمر العمودي
Alamoudi, Omer
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dramoudi@yahoo.com
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