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- Solitary fibrous tumors (SFTs) are rare types of tumors requiring specific clinical and molecular criteria, including STAT6 levels, for accurate diagnosis.* -
- A case involving a 43-year-old woman showed a bleeding retroperitoneal mass that was misidentified as a gastrointestinal stromal tumor, later confirmed to be an SFT, but a year later was wrongly thought to be a recurrence when it was actually a desmoid tumor.* -
- Properly distinguishing SFTs from other tumors and correcting misdiagnoses were crucial for ensuring the patient received the appropriate treatment for the desmoid tumor.*
Article Abstract
Background: Solitary fibrous tumor (SFT) is a remarkably uncommon mesenchymal tumor. STAT6 level and a combination of clinical, pathological, and molecular features are required to arrive at a proper diagnosis.
Case Summary: In this report, we present an intriguing case involving a 43-year-old woman who initially exhibited symptoms of a bleeding retroperitoneal tumor, initially resembling a gastrointestinal stromal tumor, but later confirmed as an SFT. However, a year later, what was initially believed to be a recurrence of her SFT was instead identified as a desmoid tumor.
Conclusion: Distinguishing SFT from other tumors was pivotal. Correcting misdiagnoses of tumor type initially and of recurrence later was necessary for appropriate treatment of the correct desmoid type.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11263066 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v12.i25.5791 | DOI Listing |
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