Fibrous tumors localized in the pleura

G Chir. 1996 Aug-Sep;17(8-9):437-43.

Fibrous tumors localized in the pleura

Biancari F, D'Andrea V, Santoni F, Bartolucci R, De Antoni E.

III Clinica Chirurgica, Universita degli Studi La Sapienza, Roma.

Localized fibrous tumour of the pleura is an uncommon condition which in few cases may exhibit malignant behaviour. Herein the Authors report a large review on this intrathoracic neoplasm focusing, in particular, on differential diagnosis between benign and malignant variants.

Publication Types:

Review Review of Reported Cases

PMID: 9004842 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]