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Severe hypoglycaemia associated with a giant solitary fibrous tumor of the pleura.
- Source :
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The Journal of cardiovascular surgery [J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino)] 2002 Aug; Vol. 43 (4), pp. 559-61. - Publication Year :
- 2002
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Abstract
- Solitary fibrous tumors (SFT) of the pleura are a rare neoplasm, with benign biological behaviour. Recurrences are rare, and no distant metastases are described in the literature. SFT can secrete hormone-like substances, responsible for paraneoplastic syndromes. The authors describe a case of severe hypoglycaemia due to insulin-like growth factor II (IGF-2)'s secretion by a giant SFT of the pleura. Hypoglycaemia was controlled by the resection of the tumor. Diagnosis and surgical management of these neoplasms are also discussed.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0021-9509
- Volume :
- 43
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- The Journal of cardiovascular surgery
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 12124574