Large Solitary Fibrous Tumor of the Kidney

Abstract

Solitary fibrous tumors (SFT) are rare mesenchymal neoplasms that can affect any soft tissue in the body. Given their infrequency, no definitive risk factors have been identified. Typically, surgical extrication en bloc is the only known curative treatment option for SFTs; however, systemic therapy can be used for metastatic or unresectable disease. Only 10 perent to 15 perent of SFTs are aggressive in behavior and termed malignant, leading to a high survival rate for affected patients. Surveillance is required post-operatively to detect recurrence.