[Thoracoscopic resection of localized fibrous tumor of the pleura; report of a case and review of the Japanese literature].
A 61-year-old female was admitted with abnormal shadow on chest X-ray. Chest computed tomography (CT) showed a clearly localized flat tumor at the peripheral region of the left lung. We suspected localized fibrous tumor of the pleura (LFTP) and performed video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS). Under the thoracoscopy, the tumor was connected to the visceral pleura with a short pedicle and completely resected with safety margin. Pathological findings, including immunohistochemical examination, definitely revealed benign LFTP. VATS is a good indication for the diagnosis and treatment of LFTP. This case was reported together with some reviews of the literature.
Department of Thoracic Surgery, National Yonago Hospital, Yonago, Japan.
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D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D018218:Neoplasms, Fibrous Tissue / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D010997:Pleural Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D013906:Thoracoscopy