Solitary fibrous tumor of the mesentery: a rare presentation

Authors

  • Maharshi Vyas Department of General Surgery, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • Manoj Mulchandani Department of General Surgery, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • Sarver Hussain Department of General Surgery, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20263367

Keywords:

Solitary fibrous tumors , Mesentry, STAT6, CD34 expression

Abstract

Solitary fibrous tumors (SFTs) are uncommon mesenchymal neoplasms that most frequently arise from the pleura but may occur at extrapleural sites, including the abdomen. Mesenteric SFTs are exceedingly rare and often present as slow-growing abdominal masses. We report a case of a large mesenteric SFT with intermediate-risk features, managed successfully by complete surgical excision. Diagnosis was confirmed by characteristic histopathological and immunohistochemical findings, including diffuse STAT6 and CD34 expression.

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2026-09-24

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Vyas, M., Mulchandani, M., & Hussain, S. (2026). Solitary fibrous tumor of the mesentery: a rare presentation. International Surgery Journal, 13(10), 2036–2038. https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20263367

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