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Case report: Calcifying fibrous tumor presenting as an asymptomatic pelvic mass

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: Calcifying fibrous tumor (CFT) is a rare benign mesenchymal tumor most commonly found in the soft tissues of the extremities and pleura. It is characterized by hyalinized collagenous fibrous tissue, with bland spindle cells, psammomatous or dystrophic calcifications, and focal lymphoplasmacytic infiltrate. CFT of the gastrointestinal tract is exceedingly uncommon. We report a case of CFT arising from the small intestine and associated mesentery; this case was identified incidentally in an otherwise healthy 45-year-old man.

Source: Indian journal of radiology and imaging - new series/Indian journal of radiology and imaging/Indian Journal of Radiology & Imaging

DOI: 10.4103/0971-3026.90700

Authors: Angela A Giardino, Nikhil H Ramaiya, Atul B Shinagare, Jyothi P Jagannathan, Matthew D Stachler, Chandrajit P Raut