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ArticleSurgical case reports2024

Sarcomatoid malignant pleural mesothelioma: a case of long-term recurrence-free survival following curative intent surgery alone.

Masatoshi Kanayama, Masaru Takenaka, Katsuma Yoshimatsu, Hiroki Matsumiya, Masataka Mori, Koji Kuroda, Aya Nawata, Manabu Yasuda, Fumihiro Tanaka

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Masatoshi KanayamaSecond Department of Surgery, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan, Kitakyushu, Japan. masatoshi-kanayama@med.uoeh-u.ac.jp.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8812-1787
Masaru TakenakaSecond Department of Surgery, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan, Kitakyushu, Japan.
Katsuma YoshimatsuSecond Department of Surgery, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan, Kitakyushu, Japan.
Hiroki MatsumiyaSecond Department of Surgery, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan, Kitakyushu, Japan.
Masataka MoriSecond Department of Surgery, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan, Kitakyushu, Japan.
Koji KurodaSecond Department of Surgery, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan, Kitakyushu, Japan.
Aya NawataDepartment of Pathology and Oncology, School of Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan, Kitakyushu, Japan.
Manabu YasudaDepartment of Chest Surgery, Iizuka Hospital, Iizuka, Japan.
Fumihiro TanakaSecond Department of Surgery, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan, Kitakyushu, Japan.

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Abstract

backgroundCurative intent surgery may be indicated for some patients with resectable early stage malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM). However, sarcomatoid MPM is a highly aggressive subtype for which curative intent surgery is generally not recommended. CASE PRESENTATION: We present the case of a 63-year-old man who presented with dyspnea and chest tightness. Computed tomography revealed pleural thickening and nodular lesions. A pleural biopsy confirmed lymphohistiocytoid MPM (cT1N0M0, stage IA), prompting surgical intervention. The patient underwent left extrapleural pneumonectomy (EPP), and the final diagnosis was sarcomatoid MPM (pT2N0M0, stage IB). Although post-operative chemotherapy was planned, the patient refused additional treatment, because of the introduction of home oxygen therapy, and has remained recurrence-free for 10 years after the surgery.

conclusionsThis case presents a noteworthy instance of achieving long-term recurrence-free survival solely through curative intent surgery for sarcomatoid MPM. It highlights the potential efficacy of surgical intervention in managing this aggressive subtype, offering a glimmer of hope for improved outcomes. Further research is warranted to better define the role of surgery in the treatment of sarcomatoid MPM.

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Malignant pleural mesotheliomaSarcomatoid subtypeSurgery

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PMID38819480
PMCPMC11143114

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