title: [Pleural fibromas: a review based on 12 cases].
abstract: The authors report 12 cases of pleural fibroma, which is a rare benign tumor, usually discovered incidentally. However, these tumors are sometimes associated with a paraneoplastic syndrome, or may lead to compressive symptoms related to their large size. Radical resection is mandatory because recurrence may occur, sometimes several years later with a malignant behavior. Long-term follow-up is therefore necessary to detect any recurrence, particularly when certain prognostic factors are initially present.
authors.affiliation: Service de Chirurgie Thoracique et Cardio-Vasculaire, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Côte de Nacre, Caen.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Cazaban
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Icard
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Le Rochais
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Martel
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Galateau
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Evrard
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005350:Fibroma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000175:diagnosis; D010994:Pleura / Q000473:pathology; D010997:Pleural Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D011379:Prognosis; D013997:Time Factors