Thoracoscopic resection of localized fibrous tumor of the pleura; report of a case and review of the Japanese literature
Araki, K.; Nakamura, H.; Fukui, H.; Ikeda, M.
Kyobu Geka. Japanese Journal of Thoracic Surgery 56(5): 419-422
2003
ISSN/ISBN: 0021-5252 PMID: 12739368 Document Number: 558381
A 61-year-old female was admitted with abnormal shadow on chest X-ray. Chest computed tomography (CT) showed a clearly localized flat tumor at the peripheral region of the left lung. We suspected localized fibrous tumor of the pleura (LFTP) and performed video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS). Under the thoracoscopy, the tumor was connected to the visceral pleura with a short pedicle and completely resected with safety margin. Pathological findings, including immunohistochemical examination, definitely revealed benign LFTP. VATS is a good indication for the diagnosis and treatment of LFTP. This case was reported together with some reviews of the literature.