Extensive surgical resections for rare pleural neoplasms: a single-center experience with a yolk sac tumor and synovial sarcoma.
World J Surg Oncol
; 22(1): 96, 2024 Apr 16.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Pleural neoplasms are rare and can be subdivided into pleural metastasis and primary pleural neoplasms. Non-mesothelioma primary pleural neoplasms are a diverse group of extremely rare pathologies. CASE PRESENTATION In this case series, we describe the presentation and management of two rare primary pleural neoplasms. A first case describes a primary pleural yolk sac tumor treated with neoadjuvant chemotherapy, extended pleurectomy decortication, and hyperthermic intrathoracic chemotherapy. In a second case we describe the management of a primary pleural synovial sarcoma by neoadjuvant chemotherapy and extrapleural pneumonectomy. A complete resection was obtained in both cases and the post-operative course was uncomplicated. No signs of tumor recurrence were noted during follow-up in the first patient. In the second patient a local recurrence was diagnosed 6 months after surgery.CONCLUSION:
Neo-adjuvant chemotherapy followed by extensive thoracic surgery, including hyperthermic intrathoracic chemotherapy, is a feasible treatment strategy for non-mesothelioma primary pleural neoplasms, but careful follow-up is required.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pleural Neoplasms
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Endodermal Sinus Tumor
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Sarcoma, Synovial
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
World J Surg Oncol
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Belgium
Country of publication:
United kingdom