A case report of solitary fibrous tumor of the thyroid gland and literature review

Abstract

Rationale: A solitary fibrous tumor (SFT) is an uncommon soft tissue tumor that was first discovered in the pleura. Although SFTs have been documented in other extra-pleural sites, an SFT in the thyroid gland is highly unusual. An SFT of the thyroid gland can be difficult to diagnose, and there is little information about their Underlying biological behavior. Patient concerns: We present a case of a 63-year-old man with a progressively growing left-neck mass detected 1 month ago, which was pathologically confirmed to be a benign SFT of the thyroid gland. Diagnosis: Postoperative pathological examination of the tumor revealed an SFT. Immunopathological examination was consistent with the diagnosis of an SFT. Interventions: The patient underwent surgical resection of the SFT. Outcomes: The patient was recurrence-free during 1.5 years of follow-up. Lessons: Surgical excision is beneficial in SFTs that show no histological signs of malignancy, such as pleomorphism, enhanced mitotic activity, necrosis, bleeding, or capsular invasion. However, because the biologic activity remains unknown, meticulous long-term monitoring is required.