Learning objectives
Defined the principal imaging features of solitary fibrous pleural tumors by chest radiography, computerized tomography, resonance magnetic and positron emission tomography, as well as a correlation with pathological findings.
Background
Solitary tumor of the pleura is a rare primary tumor of the pleura that has presented an increase in its incidence due to the elevated performance of radiological tests, being in most cases an incidental finding. [1]
The pleura could be affected by metastatic spread of neoplasms that represent 90% of pleural tumors in conjunction with lymphomas. The other 10% of pleural tumors are primary neoplasms and include in the first place the malignant pleural mesothelioma and in the second the solitary fibrous tumor. [2]...
Findings and procedure details
In this pictorial review, we analyzed an amount of 19 cases of solitary fibrous tumors diagnosed in our hospital through radiography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance, and positron emission tomography to define the principal imaging features.
From the radiological point of view, the first technique to perform would be a chest X-ray, followed by computed tomography of the chest, as well as an MRI or a PET-CT.
The general radiological features of these tumors could be described as a peripheral nodule (⪯ 3cm) or mass (>3cm),...
Conclusion
Solitary fibrous tumors of the pleura are an uncommon neoplasm that usually presents as an incidental finding. The radiologist should be able to recognize the main features in order to make a correct diagnosis and differentiate it from other pathologies.
Personal information and conflict of interest
A. Portella Alegre:
Nothing to disclose
E. Saez De Gordoa Elizalde:
Nothing to disclose
J. Andreu Soriano:
Nothing to disclose
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