[A rare tracheal tumour: solitary fibroma]. / Une cause exceptionnelle de tumeur trachéale: la tumeur fibreuse solitaire.
Rev Mal Respir
; 24(1): 81-5, 2007 Jan.
Article
in Fr
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-17268371
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Solitary fibromas are rare anatomo-pathological entities, described initially in the pleural cavity. The mesenchymal origin of these tumours explains their widespread distribution. CASE REPORT The authors report a case of solitary fibroma of the trachea in a woman of 30 years of age, presenting as acute respiratory distress and preceded by a 2 year history of episodes of dyspnoea diagnosed as unstable asthma. CT and MRI imaging showed evidence of a localised tracheal tumour without mediastinal infiltration. The images and macroscopic appearances were non-specific. Bronchoscopic resection of the tumour gave immediate relief of the symptoms. Histology, which was positive for anti-CD34 antibodies and negative for epithelial, muscular and neurological markers, led to a diagnosis of solitary fibroma with no evidence of malignancy.CONCLUSION:
To our knowledge, this observation is the first description of a primary solitary fibroma localised to the trachea. The clinical and radiological features are no different from those of other tracheal tumours. After excision, the prognosis is good but long-term follow-up is necessary on account of the risk of local recurrence or metastasis.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Tracheal Neoplasms
/
Fibroma
Limits:
Adult
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Female
/
Humans
Language:
Fr
Journal:
Rev Mal Respir
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
France