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.
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.
Authors: Melissa L Rosado-de-Christenson; Gerald F Abbott; H Page McAdams; Teri J Franks; Jeffrey R Galvin Journal: Radiographics Date: 2003 May-Jun Impact factor: 5.333