[Pleural fibromas: a review based on 12 cases].
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.
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Service de Chirurgie Thoracique et Cardio-Vasculaire, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Côte de Nacre, Caen.
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Le Rochais
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Martel
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Galateau
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Evrard
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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