Solitary fibrous tumor arising in the mesentery: a case report.
BACKGROUND
Solitary fibrous tumor (SFT) is a rare mesenchymal neoplasm usually found in the pleura, soft tissues and visceral organs. We describe one case arising in the mesentery, which is an exceptional localization.


METHODS
A 71-year-old man was referred to our establishment for a painless hypogastric mass. Further investigation revealed a vascular tumor, which was resected en bloc. Pathological findings confirmed solitary fibrous tumor of the mesentery.


CONCLUSIONS
This is the second case of solitary fibrous tumor of the small intestine mesentery ever reported. It was managed by en bloc resection and close follow up considering the high risk of recurrence. Investigation should be made regarding the use of adjuvant systemic therapy to improve long-term survival for these patients.
Department of Surgery, Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital, University of Montreal, Montréal, Qc, 5415, boul, l'Assomption, H1T 2M4, Montréal, Canada.
Sarah
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Bouhabel
Guy
G
Leblanc
Jose
J
Ferreira
Yves E
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Leclerc
Pierre
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Dubé
Lucas
L
Sidéris
D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008643:Mesentery / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D011379:Prognosis; D054364:Solitary Fibrous Tumors / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D019043:Vascular Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery