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Zhang LP, Zhang L, Wang G, Adhikari BK, Liu Q, Zhang W. Pericardial malignant solitary fibrous tumour with right atrial invasion - a case report and literature review. J Int Med Res 2019; 47:2716-2722. [PMID: 31032675 PMCID: PMC6567735 DOI: 10.1177/0300060519843734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Solitary fibrous tumours are unusual neoplasms that develop from mesenchymal cells, usually originating from the pleura. A pericardial solitary fibrous tumour is an extremely rare occurrence. We report a 64-year-old woman who presented to the hospital with chief complaints of dyspnoea and abdominal distension. Echocardiography and enhanced computed tomography revealed an intrapericardial tumour with local invasion to the right atrium. Histopathological examination of a biopsy specimen showed a patternless distribution of spindle-shaped cells in a collagen stroma, with a high mitosis rate. Immunohistochemistry was positive for vimentin, CD34, and Bcl-2. The final diagnosis was a pericardial malignant solitary fibrous tumour with right atrial invasion. Surgical resection of the tumour was not performed because of its invasion into the myocardium. We systematically reviewed the literature on cardiac solitary fibrous tumours up to 2019.
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- Li-Ping Zhang
- 1 Clinical Laboratory of Cardiovascular Centre, the First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China.,These authors contributed equally to this work
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- 2 Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, the First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China.,These authors contributed equally to this work
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- 2 Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, the First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- 2 Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, the First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China.,These authors contributed equally to this work
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- 2 Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, the First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- 2 Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, the First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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Czimbalmos C, Csecs I, Polos M, Bartha E, Szucs N, Toth A, Maurovich-Horvat P, Becker D, Sapi Z, Szabolcs Z, Merkely B, Vago H. Uncommon presentation of a rare tumour - incidental finding in an asymptomatic patient: case report and comprehensive review of the literature on intrapericardial solitary fibrous tumours. BMC Cancer 2017; 17:612. [PMID: 28865431 PMCID: PMC5581469 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-017-3574-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2017] [Accepted: 08/21/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background A solitary fibrous tumour is a rare, mainly benign spindle cell mesenchymal tumour most commonly originating from the pleura. An intrapericardial location of a solitary fibrous tumour is extremely unusual. We present a case of an asymptomatic patient with a slow-growing massive benign cardiac solitary fibrous tumour. Case presentation A 37-year-old asymptomatic female patient was referred to our hospital with an enlarged cardiac silhouette found on her screening chest X-ray. The echocardiographic examination revealed pericardial effusion and an inhomogeneous mobile mass located in the pericardial sac around the left ventricle. Cardiac magnetic resonance (MRI) examination showed an intrapericardial, semilunar-shaped mass attached to the pulmonary trunk with an intermediate signal intensity on proton density-weighted images and high signal intensity on T2-weighted spectral fat saturation inversion recovery images. First-pass perfusion and early and late gadolinium-enhanced images showed a vascularized mass with septated, patchy, inhomogeneous late enhancement. Coronary computed tomography angiography revealed no invasion of the coronaries. Based on the retrospectively analysed screening chest X-rays, the mass had started to form at least 7 years earlier. Complete resection of the tumour with partial resection of the pulmonary trunk was performed. Histological evaluation of the septated, cystic mass revealed tumour cells forming an irregular patternless pattern; immunohistochemically, the cells tested positive for vimentin, CD34, CD99 and STAT6 but negative for keratin (AE1-AE3), CD31 and S100. Thus, the diagnosis of an intrapericardial solitary fibrous tumour was established. There has been no recurrence for 3 years based on the regular MRI follow-up. Conclusion Intrapericardial SFTs, showing slow growth dynamics, can present with massive extent even in completely asymptomatic patients. MRI is exceedingly useful for characterizing intrapericardial masses, allowing precise surgical planning, and is reliable for long-term follow up. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12885-017-3574-0) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Csilla Czimbalmos
- Heart and Vascular Center, Semmelweis University, 68 Varosmajor St, Budapest, H-1122, Hungary
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- Heart and Vascular Center, Semmelweis University, 68 Varosmajor St, Budapest, H-1122, Hungary
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- Heart and Vascular Center, Semmelweis University, 68 Varosmajor St, Budapest, H-1122, Hungary
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- Heart and Vascular Center, Semmelweis University, 68 Varosmajor St, Budapest, H-1122, Hungary
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- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Heart and Vascular Center, Semmelweis University, 68 Varosmajor St, Budapest, H-1122, Hungary
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- MTA-SE Cardiovascular Imaging Research Group, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Heart and Vascular Center, Semmelweis University, 68 Varosmajor St, Budapest, H-1122, Hungary
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- 1st Department of Pathology and Experimental Cancer Research, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Heart and Vascular Center, Semmelweis University, 68 Varosmajor St, Budapest, H-1122, Hungary
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- Heart and Vascular Center, Semmelweis University, 68 Varosmajor St, Budapest, H-1122, Hungary
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- Heart and Vascular Center, Semmelweis University, 68 Varosmajor St, Budapest, H-1122, Hungary.
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Raafat E, Karunasiri D, Kamangar N. Solitary fibrous tumour of the pleura presenting as a giant intrathoracic mass. BMJ Case Rep 2017; 2017:bcr-2017-220695. [PMID: 28668778 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2017-220695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Solitary fibrous tumours (SFTs) are relatively rare neoplasms thought to originate from the submesothelial connective tissue. SFTs have been described in a variety of sites, including the pleura, orbit, lower respiratory tract, peritoneal cavity and heart. These neoplasms are usually benign, though locally aggressive, and metastatic behaviour has been observed in some cases. We describe a case of a 61-year-old man presenting with weight loss, poor appetite, malaise, worsening dyspnoea on exertion and lower extremity oedema, who was found to have a gigantic-21×21 cm-tumour occupying the entire right hemithorax causing compression and displacement of the mediastinum and liver. Transthoracic CT-guided biopsy revealed SFT of the pleura. The patient underwent preoperative angiography and embolisation of the tumour followed by successful surgical resection via thoracotomy.
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- Eleeza Raafat
- Department of Medicine, UCLA Medical Center Olive View, Sylmar, California, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UCLA Medical Center Olive View, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen, School of Medicine, Sylmar, California, USA
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- Department of Medicine, UCLA Medical Center Olive View, University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen, School of Medicine, Medicine, Sylmar, California, USA
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Primary cardiac solitary fibrous tumors were reviewed. They are classified as pericardial tumors. Their incidences are very rare. Only 16 cases were reported in the literature. Basically, surgical treatments are performed. Their prognoses are generally good, although malignant cases are also reported.
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- Shinichi Taguchi
- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, National Defense Medical College, Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan
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Bianchi G, Ferrarini M, Matteucci M, Monteleone A, Aquaro GD, Passino C, Pucci A, Glauber M. Giant solitary fibrous tumor of the epicardium causing reversible heart failure. Ann Thorac Surg 2013; 96:e49-51. [PMID: 23910146 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2013.02.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2013] [Revised: 02/10/2013] [Accepted: 02/20/2013] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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A 68-year-old woman with a 2-year history of dyspnea and fatigue was admitted to our hospital with a massive pericardial effusion. Computed tomography and cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging revealed a huge (17 cm maximum diameter) intrapericardial mass. After successful tumor resection, a giant solitary fibrous tumour of the epicardium was diagnosed by histology. Histologic features of malignancy were absent, and the patient is alive and well 1 year after the operation, undergoing close follow-up at regular intervals. Recurrences have been exceptionally reported in benign solitary fibrous tumors, and experience with this exceptionally rare and enigmatic cardiac tumor is lacking.
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- Giacomo Bianchi
- Cardiac Surgery Department, Ospedale del Cuore "G. Pasquinucci," Fondazione Toscana "G. Monasterio," Massa, Italy; Scuola Superiore "Sant'Anna," Institute of Life Sciencies, Pisa, Italy
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Taguchi S, Mori A, Yamabe K, Suzuki R, Nishizawa K, Hasegawa I, Irie R. Malignant Solitary Fibrous Tumor of the Left Ventricular Epicardium. Ann Thorac Surg 2013; 95:1447-50. [DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2012.08.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2012] [Revised: 07/11/2012] [Accepted: 08/01/2012] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Rouas L, Mahassini N, Jahid A, Zouaidia F, Laraqui L, Bernoussi Z, Nabih N, Saïdi H, Mansouri F, Elhachimi A. [Fibrous tumor of the pleura]. REVUE DE PNEUMOLOGIE CLINIQUE 2004; 60:171-174. [PMID: 15292827 DOI: 10.1016/s0761-8417(04)72093-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Pleural fibroma, or fibrous tumor of the pleura, is an uncommon entity which is characterized by slow proliferation of undifferentiated, intermediary or mature fibroblasts associated with collagen fibers forming a tumor stroma. We report a case in a 49-Year-old man who developed exercise-induced dyspnea and right chest pain. The thoracic CT scan revealed the presence of a mass in the right lung base composed of heterogeneous encapsulated tIssue. Tumor resection was performed leading to the histological diagnosis of pleural fibroma. Immunohistochemistry tests revealed positive vimetin and CD34, and negative cytokeratin uptake. These immunohistochemistry data contributed to the differential diagnosis with malignant pleural mesothelium. Pleural fibroma is a benign tumor in 80% of the cases. Prognosis is excellent. Local recurrence is exceptional and generally occurs after incomplete resection. Radial surgical treatment determines the prognosis and is required to prevent local recurrence. Other criteria of malignancy are not correlated with the clinical course of this type of tumor.
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- L Rouas
- Service d'Anatomie et de Cytologie Pathologiques, Hôpital Avicenne, Rabat, Maroc.
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