Salvage preoperative embolization of an infratemporal solitary fibrous tumor: A case report with review of the literature. Issue 13 (March 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Yammine, Kabalane; Nasser, Haydar A.; Hadi, Usama; Natout, Mohamad Ali; Najjar, Vicky; Tayar, Claude
• Other Names: Li. Yike section editor.
• Is Part Of: Medicine. Volume 97:Issue 13(2018)
• Publication Date: 2018-03
• Subjects: embolization -- hemangiopericytomas -- solitary fibrous tumor; Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; Médecine -- Périodiques; Geneeskunde; Medicine; Periodicals; Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1097/MD.0000000000010251
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0025-7974

Abstract

Abstract: Rationale: Head and Neck Solitary fibrous tumors (SFT) are very rare. They could be misdiagnosed as hemangiopericytomas (HPC). Patient concerns: We report a 60 y o lady presenting with sinonasal mass, causing recurrent profuse bleeding. Diagnoses: Hemangioperocytomas versus SFT were among the differentials, according to Radiological studies. Upon Biopsy, the diagnosis of SFT has been adopted. Interventions: Salvage pre-operative embolization resulted in bleeding control, bridging the patient to surgery. Outcomes: Post-operative course was uneventful, and patient symptoms resolved. Lessons: This is the first case report of a sinonasal SFT, where pre-operative embolization has been employed as a salvage procedure. This treatment modality is promising, since it controls bleeding, bridges patient to surgery and decreases blood loss during the surgical procedure.