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TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Solitary fibrous tumor (SFT)
Synonyms
- Includes tumors formerly known as hemangiopericytoma, which is now recognized to be SFT by latest WHO classification of tumors of soft tissue
Definitions
- Mesenchymal neoplasm that arises from fibroblasts or myofibroblasts, which is most commonly found in thorax but can occur anywhere, including extremities, retroperitoneum, pelvis, and head/neck
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General Features
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Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Schöffski P et al: Clinical presentation, natural history, and therapeutic approach in patients with solitary fibrous tumor: a retrospective analysis. Sarcoma. 2020:1385978, 2020
- Seo JH et al: Retroperitoneal solitary fibrous tumor. J Belg Soc Radiol. 104(1):35, 2020
- Fernandez A et al: Solitary fibrous tumor in the abdomen and pelvis: a case series with radiological findings and treatment recommendations. Clin Imaging. 48:48-54, 2018
- Levy AD et al: Soft-tissue sarcomas of the abdomen and pelvis: radiologic-pathologic features, part 2-uncommon sarcomas. Radiographics. 37(3):797-812, 2017
- Li XM et al: Solitary fibrous tumors in abdomen and pelvis: imaging characteristics and radiologic-pathologic correlation. World J Gastroenterol. 20(17):5066-73, 2014
- Shanbhogue AK et al: Somatic and visceral solitary fibrous tumors in the abdomen and pelvis: cross-sectional imaging spectrum. Radiographics. 31(2):393-408, 2011
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Solitary fibrous tumor (SFT)
Synonyms
- Includes tumors formerly known as hemangiopericytoma, which is now recognized to be SFT by latest WHO classification of tumors of soft tissue
Definitions
- Mesenchymal neoplasm that arises from fibroblasts or myofibroblasts, which is most commonly found in thorax but can occur anywhere, including extremities, retroperitoneum, pelvis, and head/neck
IMAGING
General Features
CT Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Nuclear Medicine Findings
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Schöffski P et al: Clinical presentation, natural history, and therapeutic approach in patients with solitary fibrous tumor: a retrospective analysis. Sarcoma. 2020:1385978, 2020
- Seo JH et al: Retroperitoneal solitary fibrous tumor. J Belg Soc Radiol. 104(1):35, 2020
- Fernandez A et al: Solitary fibrous tumor in the abdomen and pelvis: a case series with radiological findings and treatment recommendations. Clin Imaging. 48:48-54, 2018
- Levy AD et al: Soft-tissue sarcomas of the abdomen and pelvis: radiologic-pathologic features, part 2-uncommon sarcomas. Radiographics. 37(3):797-812, 2017
- Li XM et al: Solitary fibrous tumors in abdomen and pelvis: imaging characteristics and radiologic-pathologic correlation. World J Gastroenterol. 20(17):5066-73, 2014
- Shanbhogue AK et al: Somatic and visceral solitary fibrous tumors in the abdomen and pelvis: cross-sectional imaging spectrum. Radiographics. 31(2):393-408, 2011
