Solitary fibrous tumor of the abdominal wall: a new case with literature review




María L. Ruiz-Juliá, Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Valme University Hospital, Seville, Spain
Virgilio Ruiz-Luque, Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Valme University Hospital, Seville, Spain
Macarena Ariza-Estepa, Department of Pathology, Valme University Hospital, Seville, Spain
Jorge Díaz-Roldán, Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Valme University Hospital, Seville, Spain
Pablo Parra-Membrives, Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Valme University Hospital, Seville, Spain


Objective: We present a solitary fibrous tumor (SFT) of the abdominal wall treated laparoscopically. Method: We will discuss the clinicopathologic characteristics and will present a review of the literature. Results: SFTs are rare neoplasms of mesenchymal origin. Its location in the abdominal wall is extremely rare. To the best of our knowledge, only 20 cases have currently been described in the literature. Conclusions: Complete surgical resection is the main therapy for all cases. A laparoscopic approach is safe. Clinical-radiological follow-up must be carried out due to its uncertain behavior, and perioperative treatment may be necessary in high-risk patients.



Keywords: Extrapleural solitary fibrous tumor. Solitary fibrous tumor. Mesenchymal neoplasm.