Distinct Ultrasound Features of Giant Solitary Fibrous Tumour of the Pleura: A Case Report
ABSTRACT Solitary fibrous tumour of the pleura (SFTP) accounts for < 5% of pleural tumours, and the ultrasound (US) features of giant SFTP (> 20 cm) remain unknown. We present the case of a woman diagnosed with giant SFTP associated with Doege–Potter syndrome, who experienced dyspnea and recur...
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| description | ABSTRACT Solitary fibrous tumour of the pleura (SFTP) accounts for < 5% of pleural tumours, and the ultrasound (US) features of giant SFTP (> 20 cm) remain unknown. We present the case of a woman diagnosed with giant SFTP associated with Doege–Potter syndrome, who experienced dyspnea and recurrent hypoglycemia. Chest x‐ray revealed a large left hemithorax opacity, initially misdiagnosed as massive pleural effusion, leading to an inappropriate thoracentesis. Subsequent US demonstrated a large heterogeneous mass with intralesional cystic changes and calcifications, which lacks respiratory movement. Computed tomography showed a 27 cm × 15 cm × 12 cm left pleural mass. US‐guided biopsy confirmed SFTP. Complete surgical resection resolved all symptoms, including hypoglycemia. This case highlights the distinct US features of giant SFTP, which differ from smaller SFTP reported in the literature. Awareness of the variable US characteristics of SFTP across different sizes can enhance accurate diagnosis and facilitate management. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-2148d94c1b5c4f51869e2a0b4b7dfc3f2025-08-20T03:27:10ZengWileyRespirology Case Reports2051-33802025-06-01136n/an/a10.1002/rcr2.70224Distinct Ultrasound Features of Giant Solitary Fibrous Tumour of the Pleura: A Case ReportCharles Wong0Chun‐Kei Cheung1Hei‐Shun Cheng2Pui‐Hing Chiu3Chun‐Wai Tong4Flora Pui‐Ling Miu5Department of Medicine Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital Hong KongDepartment of Pathology Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital Hong KongDepartment of Medicine Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital Hong KongDepartment of Medicine Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital Hong KongDepartment of Medicine Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital Hong KongDepartment of Medicine Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital Hong KongABSTRACT Solitary fibrous tumour of the pleura (SFTP) accounts for < 5% of pleural tumours, and the ultrasound (US) features of giant SFTP (> 20 cm) remain unknown. We present the case of a woman diagnosed with giant SFTP associated with Doege–Potter syndrome, who experienced dyspnea and recurrent hypoglycemia. Chest x‐ray revealed a large left hemithorax opacity, initially misdiagnosed as massive pleural effusion, leading to an inappropriate thoracentesis. Subsequent US demonstrated a large heterogeneous mass with intralesional cystic changes and calcifications, which lacks respiratory movement. Computed tomography showed a 27 cm × 15 cm × 12 cm left pleural mass. US‐guided biopsy confirmed SFTP. Complete surgical resection resolved all symptoms, including hypoglycemia. This case highlights the distinct US features of giant SFTP, which differ from smaller SFTP reported in the literature. Awareness of the variable US characteristics of SFTP across different sizes can enhance accurate diagnosis and facilitate management.https://doi.org/10.1002/rcr2.70224Doege–Potter syndromegianthypoglycemiasolitary fibrous tumour of the pleuraultrasound |
| spellingShingle | Charles Wong Chun‐Kei Cheung Hei‐Shun Cheng Pui‐Hing Chiu Chun‐Wai Tong Flora Pui‐Ling Miu Distinct Ultrasound Features of Giant Solitary Fibrous Tumour of the Pleura: A Case Report Respirology Case Reports Doege–Potter syndrome giant hypoglycemia solitary fibrous tumour of the pleura ultrasound |
| title | Distinct Ultrasound Features of Giant Solitary Fibrous Tumour of the Pleura: A Case Report |
| title_full | Distinct Ultrasound Features of Giant Solitary Fibrous Tumour of the Pleura: A Case Report |
| title_fullStr | Distinct Ultrasound Features of Giant Solitary Fibrous Tumour of the Pleura: A Case Report |
| title_full_unstemmed | Distinct Ultrasound Features of Giant Solitary Fibrous Tumour of the Pleura: A Case Report |
| title_short | Distinct Ultrasound Features of Giant Solitary Fibrous Tumour of the Pleura: A Case Report |
| title_sort | distinct ultrasound features of giant solitary fibrous tumour of the pleura a case report |
| topic | Doege–Potter syndrome giant hypoglycemia solitary fibrous tumour of the pleura ultrasound |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1002/rcr2.70224 |
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