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ArticleCureus2025

Solitary Fibrous Tumor of the Right Elbow: A Case Report.

Maciej Mach, Tomasz Ostrowski, Karol Maciejewski, Rafal Ostrowski, Zbigniew Gałązka

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Article in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Maciej MachDepartment of General, Vascular, Endocrine and Transplant Surgery, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, POL.
Tomasz OstrowskiDepartment of General, Vascular, Endocrine and Transplant Surgery, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, POL.
Karol MaciejewskiDepartment of General, Vascular, Endocrine and Transplant Surgery, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, POL.
Rafal OstrowskiDepartment of General, Vascular, Endocrine and Transplant Surgery, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, POL.
Zbigniew GałązkaDepartment of General, Vascular, Endocrine and Transplant Surgery, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, POL.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

We report a case of a 58-year-old male patient with an extrapleural solitary fibrous tumor (SFT) arising in the soft tissues surrounding the right elbow joint, which is a highly unusual anatomical location. The lesion exhibited slow, progressive growth over the years and was associated with intermittent neurological symptoms. Surgical excision was performed due to tumor growth and progressive neurological deficits to relieve discomfort and prevent further neural damage. Imaging demonstrated a well-circumscribed soft tissue mass, and complete surgical excision was undertaken. Histopathological evaluation revealed a well-circumscribed, encapsulated tumor measuring 5×4.8×3.5 cm with fibrous areas. Immunohistochemical staining showed strong positivity for Cluster of Differentiation (CD)34 and CD99, consistent with the diagnosis of SFT. This case highlights the necessity of including SFT in the differential diagnosis of slow-growing soft tissue masses in various, often atypical locations. Taking into account the potential for local recurrence and malignant transformation, long-term surveillance after resection is recommended, even in histologically benign cases.

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elbow jointextrapleural sftmesenchymal neoplasmsoft-tissue tumorsolitary fibrous tumor (sft)

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PMID40687408
PMCPMC12273890

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