title: Malignant giant solitary fibrous tumor of the mediastinum.
abstract: Malignant giant solitary fibrous tumor (SFT) of the mediastinum is a rare neoplasm derived from mesenchymal tissue. Owing to its large size, a complete resection of the tumor can present many challenges, particularly given its proximity to vital neighboring structures. We report a successful en-bloc resection of a massive mediastinal SFT, which was compressing the inferior trachea and heart, by means of a median sternotomy and an anterior left thoracotomy. We emphasize the rarity of this uncommon mediastinal mass. Key points of mediastinal SFT are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic Surgery, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel (UZ Brussel), Laarbeeklaan, Brussels, Belgium. janderaet@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Jan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: De Raet
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Sacré
authors.forename: Anne
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hoorens
authors.forename: Christopher
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Fletcher
authors.forename: Jan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lamote