Solitary fibrous tumor of the uterus

Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol. 2006 Dec;45(4):350-2. doi: 10.1016/S1028-4559(09)60259-X.

Abstract

Objective: A solitary fibrous tumor is an uncommon soft-tissue tumor and rarely occurs in the uterus. We present such a case.

Case report: A 78-year-old woman presented with low abdominal pain, and pelvic computed tomography showed a pelvic mass attached to the uterus. As malignancy could not be ruled out, exploratory laparotomy with complete surgical staging was performed. The results of frozen section showed benign mesothelioma-like tumor. Unexpectedly, further histopathologic results of the lesion revealed a solitary fibrous tumor, an outcome that was subsequently confirmed by means of CD34 immunohistochemical stain.

Conclusion: The behavior of solitary fibrous tumors arising from the uterus is difficult to evaluate; therefore, complete surgical excision featuring clear margins and comprehensive follow-up is recommended.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Pain / etiology
  • Aged
  • Antigens, CD34 / analysis
  • Biomarkers, Tumor / analysis
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Neoplasms, Fibrous Tissue / complications
  • Neoplasms, Fibrous Tissue / diagnosis*
  • Uterine Neoplasms / complications
  • Uterine Neoplasms / diagnosis*

Substances

  • Antigens, CD34
  • Biomarkers, Tumor