Abstract

GOMEZ, MAREL et al. Mesotelioma De Pleura Análisis De Un Caso. Rev. venez. oncol. [online]. 2005, vol.17, n.2, pp.94-97. ISSN 0798-0582.

Solitary fibrous tumor or mesothelioma of the pleura is a rare entity derived from mesenchymal cells located in the submesothelial lining of the pleural space. It is generally asymptomatic and usually has a benign behavior. We analyze the case of an asymptomatic 64 year-old female with a giant thoracic mass revealed incidentally on a chest radiograph. Chest computed tomography revealed a round shaped mass, 9 cm in diameter occupying the right thoracic base. The tumor was resected by a right thoracotomy, using a standard posterolateral incision. The postoperative course was uneventful. Intraoperative biopsy confirmed the diagnosis. Long-term follow-up is recommended for all patients. In this review, the clinical presentation, radiologic features, histologic findings and treatment for this tumor are described.

Keywords : Pleura; mesothelioma; surgery; thoracotomy; treatment.