GIANT SOLITARY FIBROUS TUMOR OF THE PLEURA

Solitary fibrous tumors of the pleura are rare. Approximately 600 case s have been described in the literature. We report a case of a young m an with a giant solitary fibrous tumor of the pleura that filled his e ntire left hemithorax and anterior mediastinum and extended into the r ight side of his chest. The diagnostic modalities employed, the operat ion, and the postoperative management resulting in complete resection of the tumor and full lung reexpansion are described. (C) 1998 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.