Solitary Fibrous Tumour of the Spine: Case Report and Histopathological Review

Solitary fibrous tumour (SFT) is an uncommon type of spindle cell tumour that affects soft tissues. Due to the rarity of spinal SFTs, they are often overlooked by healthcare providers, leading to frequent misdiagnosis. The clinical signs of spinal SFT are not specific and can vary based on tumour si...

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Main Authors: Leonardo Furtado Freitas, Kathryn L. Eschbacher, Mayara Oliveira da Silva, Márcio Luís Duarte
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karolinum Press 2025-07-01
Series:Prague Medical Report
Online Access:https://pmr.lf1.cuni.cz/126/2/0092/
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author Leonardo Furtado Freitas
Kathryn L. Eschbacher
Mayara Oliveira da Silva
Márcio Luís Duarte
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description Solitary fibrous tumour (SFT) is an uncommon type of spindle cell tumour that affects soft tissues. Due to the rarity of spinal SFTs, they are often overlooked by healthcare providers, leading to frequent misdiagnosis. The clinical signs of spinal SFT are not specific and can vary based on tumour size and location. Typically, the main symptom is localized pain, which can be associated with limb numbness and other symptoms caused by pressure. Computed tomography scan was used to assess the extent of tumour involvement in the spinal canal and to identify any affected tissues. Magnetic resonance imaging is the most sensitive imaging method, and it is usually similar to disc extrusion or sequestered disc fragments. Surgical removal is the primary treatment for spinal SFT, and additional therapies, such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy, are considered for cases in which the tumour is not fully resected or inoperable.
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spelling doaj-art-fede8ed9eef94408b7f44da13c56b7b12025-08-20T03:51:03ZengKarolinum PressPrague Medical Report1214-69942336-29362025-07-011262929510.14712/23362936.2025.15Solitary Fibrous Tumour of the Spine: Case Report and Histopathological ReviewLeonardo Furtado Freitashttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-6944-4978Kathryn L. Eschbacherhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-8522-2723Mayara Oliveira da Silvahttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-9882-3456Márcio Luís Duartehttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-7874-9332Solitary fibrous tumour (SFT) is an uncommon type of spindle cell tumour that affects soft tissues. Due to the rarity of spinal SFTs, they are often overlooked by healthcare providers, leading to frequent misdiagnosis. The clinical signs of spinal SFT are not specific and can vary based on tumour size and location. Typically, the main symptom is localized pain, which can be associated with limb numbness and other symptoms caused by pressure. Computed tomography scan was used to assess the extent of tumour involvement in the spinal canal and to identify any affected tissues. Magnetic resonance imaging is the most sensitive imaging method, and it is usually similar to disc extrusion or sequestered disc fragments. Surgical removal is the primary treatment for spinal SFT, and additional therapies, such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy, are considered for cases in which the tumour is not fully resected or inoperable.https://pmr.lf1.cuni.cz/126/2/0092/
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title_full_unstemmed Solitary Fibrous Tumour of the Spine: Case Report and Histopathological Review
title_short Solitary Fibrous Tumour of the Spine: Case Report and Histopathological Review
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