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Suboccipital Malignant Solitary Fibrous Tumor: Report of a Case

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: Solitary fibrous tumors (SFTs) are rare soft-tissue sarcomas usually arising in the pleura of the thoracic cavity. Thirty percent of SFTs present in extrapleural locations, and infrequently in the head and neck region. While the majority of SFTs are benign, aggressive variants have been described. We report a case of a patient with a malignant SFT arising in the suboccipital soft tissues of the neck. We elucidate the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges in managing this tumor in this unusual location.

Source: Ear Nose & Throat Journal

DOI: 10.1177/014556131209100220

Authors: M. Geraldine Zuniga, Brent A. Orr, Steven S. Chang, Ralph P. Tufano

Institutions: Johns Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Johns Hopkins Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Soft tissue tumor case studies

Subfield: Rheumatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W31865542

FWCI: 0.218

Cites: 12

Cited by: 5

Related to: 10