Solitary fibrous tumor of the thigh with epithelioid features: a case report
2007

Solitary Fibrous Tumor of the Thigh with Epithelioid Features: A Case Report

Sample size: 1 publication Evidence: low

Author Information

Author(s): Martorell Miguel, Pérez-Vallés Ana, Gozalbo Francisco, Garcia-Garcia Jose Angel, Gutierrez Jair, Gaona John

Primary Institution: Department of Pathology, Hospital General Universitario, Valencia, Spain

Conclusion

This case is the first reported instance of a solitary fibrous tumor with epithelioid morphology affecting the extremities.

Supporting Evidence

  • The tumor showed areas of hypo and hypercellularity.
  • Immunohistochemical analysis revealed positivity for CD34, vimentin, bcl-2, and CD99.
  • The tumor was treated with radiotherapy after surgical removal.

Takeaway

A woman had a rare type of tumor in her thigh that looked different from usual tumors, and doctors need to recognize this to avoid mistakes in diagnosis.

Methodology

The tumor was surgically removed and analyzed through histopathological study and immunohistochemical staining.

Limitations

The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.

Participant Demographics

63-year-old woman

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/1746-1596-2-19

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