Type:
Educational Exhibit
Keywords:
Neoplasia, CT, Thorax
Authors:
M. Villanueva Delgado, P. Hernández Palomino, J. Sánchez Hernández, E. Gálvez González, M. T. Gómez Hernández, B. Prieto Hernández, N. Alegre Borge; Salamanca/ES
DOI:
10.1594/ecr2011/C-1689
Conclusion
Chest radiographic findings are nonspecific,
and the lesion can sometimes be obscured by associated pleural effusion.
CT and MRI scans may show characteristic findings that are suggestive of LFTP but that are not always pathognomonic.
However,
histopathologic examination is needed for a definitive diagnosis.
The pleural origin of large lesions can be difficult to detect,
especially on chest radiographs and even on CT and MRI scans.
Complete resection remains the mainstay of cure for SFTP.
We recommend preoperative angiography and embolization for giant SFTP which can reduce the risk of hemorrhage and can contribute to piecemeal removal for radical excision.