Abstract
Localized fibrous tumors of the pleura are rare. They are often asymptomatic and may have symptoms based on size, bronchial invasion, or hormone production, or a combination of these. Complete resection offers the best chance of cure. However, recurrence is reported in a significant number of patients and can often be treated by repeated resection, albeit with increasing difficulty. We present a case in which delayed recurrence occurred after excision of such a tumor. This required a chest-wall resection and reconstruction after which a second recurrence occurred. Further thoracotomy including a latissimus dorsi free flap procedure was needed for a third-time recurrence.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 342-345 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Annals of Thoracic Surgery |
Volume | 82 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 2006 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Surgery
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine