Solitary Fibrous Tumor Clinical Presentation

Updated: May 31, 2023
  • Author: Vincent Y Ng, MD; Chief Editor: Omohodion (Odion) Binitie, MD  more...
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Presentation

History and Physical Examination

A solitary fibrous tumor (SFT) typically presents as a deep, painless enlarging mass in the thigh, axilla, or pelvis. Males and females are equally affected; the median age is 45 years. [3, 5] Patients may exhibit symptoms associated with a local compressive effect on viscera or neurovascular structures. Paraneoplastic syndromes such as hypoglycemia have been described. [13]