title: Solitary fibrous tumor of the prostate: case report and review of the literature.
abstract: Solitary fibrous tumor (SFT), usually described in the pleura, is exceedingly rare in the prostate. We report a 60-year-old man with prostatic SFT revealed by obstructive urinary symptoms, and detected by ultrasonography. Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging suggested a prostatic origin. CT-guided tumor biopsy diagnosed a SFT. A cystoprostatectomy was performed. Pathologic examination showed a 15-cm tumor arising from the prostate and showing histological criteria suggestive of aggressiveness. The surgical resection margins were tumor-free. The patient was then regularly monitored and is still alive in complete remission, 28 months after surgery. In conclusion, we report a new exceptional case of prostatic SFT. We review the literature and discuss the challenging issues of misdiagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiotherapy, University of Mediterranea, Marseille, Montreal, Que., Canada.
authors.forename: Laurence
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Moureau-Zabotto
authors.forename: Bruno
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Chetaille
authors.forename: Franck
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Bladou
authors.forename: Pierre-Yves
authors.initials: PY
authors.lastname: Dauvergne
authors.forename: Myriam
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Marcy
authors.forename: Delphine
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Perrot
authors.forename: Jérôme
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Guiramand
authors.forename: Anthony
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sarran
authors.forename: François
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Bertucci