Pulmonary Solitary Fibrous Tumor

Pulmonary Solitary Fibrous Tumor

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Healthy Lungs
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Contributed byMaulik P. Purohit MD MPHApr 03, 2018

The topic Pulmonary Solitary Fibrous Tumor you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Solitary Fibrous Tumor of Lung.

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  • Solitary Fibrous Tumor (SFT) of Lung is a mostly benign (non-cancerous) overgrowth arising from mesenchymal tissue
  • The mesenchyme is the middle layer of the 3 primary germ layers of an embryo, namely the ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm. The mesoderm gives rise to mesenchymal tissue, which is the source for bone, muscle, connective tissue, and dermis of skin
  • Solitary Fibrous Tumors are composed of fibroblasts and related cell types. These rare tumors can occur in any part of the body, or in the soft tissues, where mesenchymal cells are present. The tumor arises in the lung as a mass mostly in the pleura
  • The cause of formation of the tumor is unknown and currently, no known methods exist to prevent occurrence of the tumor
  • Most small tumors are asymptomatic, though the larger ones may compress the surrounding structures and cause related signs and symptoms. The diagnosis of Pulmonary Solitary Fibrous Tumor can be confirmed through a tissue biopsy
  • The treatment is complete surgical removal of the tumor with adequate margins. Most Solitary Fibrous Tumors of Lung are benign, however some show malignant behavior in terms of recurrence of the tumor after surgery, or metastasis (spread to distant parts of the body)
  • The prognosis of Solitary Fibrous Tumor of Lung is dependent on whether the tumor can be completely removed through surgery or not

Please find comprehensive information on Solitary Fibrous Tumor of Lung regarding definition, distribution, risk factors, causes, signs & symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatment, prevention, prognosis, and additional useful information HERE.

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