A sarcomatoid localized malignant mesothelioma with ostesarcomatous elements
A sarcomatoid localized malignant mesothelioma with ostesarcomatous elements
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具有骨肉瘤成分的肉瘤样局限性恶性间皮瘤
DOI:
10.1016/j.ehpc.2018.06.003
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发表时间:
2018
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Shimizu A.
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作者:
Terasaki M;Terasaki Y;Takahashi M;Kokuho N;Kunugi S;Usuda J;Shimizu A.
A sarcomatoid tumor located in the pleura is difficult to diagnose because there are many possible conditions, such as malignant mesothelioma and soft tissue sarcomas, that must be considered in the differential diagnosis. From the location of the tumor, the first consideration might be sarcomatoid malignant mesothelioma. If the patient has a history of asbestos exposure or shows characteristic thick pleura, the diagnosis of malignant mesothelioma is straightforward. However, if the patient has no history of asbestos exposure and shows a localized mass, making the correct diagnosis is a challenge.We encountered a case of a solitary osteogenic sarcomatous tumor located in the pleura in a patient with no history of asbestos exposure. It was difficult to make the diagnosis, and we herein discuss the differential diagnosis of this tumor, focusing on sarcomatoid localized malignant mesothelioma (LMM) with osteosarcomatous elements and extraskeletal osteosarcoma of the pleura.