Solitary Fibrous Tumors

Overview

Mayo Clinic has earned an international reputation for its expertise in treating cancer. The National Cancer Institute has designated Mayo Clinic Cancer Center as a comprehensive cancer center in recognition of its superior depth and breadth of capabilities. The multidisciplinary team of experts who provide medical care for patients with solitary fibrous tumors includes medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, surgeons, and other specialists.

Diagnosis

Specialists use imaging studies and a physical exam to evaluate a suspected solitary fibrous tumor. A biopsy may be necessary to help diagnose the disease. Read more about solitary fibrous tumor diagnosis.

Treatment Options

A team of specialists may treat solitary fibrous tumors with surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. Benign tumors may require only regular checkups. Read more about solitary fibrous tumor treatment options.

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About Solitary Fibrous Tumors

Solitary fibrous tumors are rare, and more than half are benign (noncancerous). Researchers classify the tumors as a form of soft tissue sarcoma and think that such tumors develop from the membrane that covers many internal organs. Solitary fibrous tumors can occur in many parts of the body, including the chest, brain, abdomen, and upper respiratory tract. They most commonly occur in the membrane that covers the lungs (pleura). With appropriate treatment, patients who have benign and malignant solitary fibrous tumors have a high survival rate.

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