Abstract
BackgroundSolitary fibrous tumors of the pleura (SFTPs) are relatively rare tumors that originate from mesenchymal cells of submesothelial tissue of the pleura. Most patients with SFTPs are asymptomatic; however, pleuritic chest pain, cough, and dyspnea can develop. If hypoglycemia is associated with a solitary fibrous tumor, it is referred to as the Doege-Potter syndrome.Case presentationA 70-year-old man had visited our hospital with a chief complaint of dyspnea, and he was diagnosed as having a solitary fibrous tumor. A few years later, he developed hypoglycemia, and he underwent excision of the mass.ConclusionOccasionally, SFTPs induce several paraneoplastic events, such as hypertrophic osteoarthropathy. We described here a patient with an SFTP with Doege-Potter syndrome who was successfully treated with complete resection. Although lesions can be histologically benign, they can clinically present with malignant features.
Highlights
Solitary fibrous tumors of the pleura (SFTPs) are relatively rare tumors that originate from mesenchymal cells of submesothelial tissue of the pleura
We described here a patient with an Solitary fibrous tumors of pleura (SFTPs) with Doege-Potter syndrome who was successfully treated with complete resection
Solitary fibrous tumors of the pleura (SFTPs) are rare neoplasms that originate from the visceral pleura
Summary
SFTPs induce several paraneoplastic events, such as hypertrophic osteoarthropathy. Lesions can be histologically benign, they can clinically present with malignant features
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