Malignant giant solitary fibrous tumor of the mediastinum.
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.
De Raet
Jan
J
Department of Thoracic Surgery, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel (UZ Brussel), Laarbeeklaan, Brussels, Belgium. janderaet@hotmail.com
Sacré
Robert
R
Hoorens
Anne
A
Fletcher
Christopher
C
Lamote
Jan
J