Open AccessManagement of intrathoracic phosphaturic mesenchymal tumor by nonintubated uniportal video‐assisted thoracic surgery in a fragile patient
Author(s) -
Ferrari Michele,
Palleschi Alessandro,
Bartoli Francesca,
Polli Federico,
Armiraglio Elisabetta,
Parafioriti Antonina,
Croci Giorgio A.,
Tosi Davide
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
cancer reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.261
H-Index - 5
ISSN - 2573-8348
DOI - 10.1002/cnr2.1500
Subject(s) - medicine , osteomalacia , hypophosphatemia , lesion , surgery , cardiothoracic surgery , radiology , osteoporosis , pathology
Background Phosphaturic mesenchymal tumors are rare neoplasms, frequently presenting with osteomalacia. These neoplasms usually grow at a slow rate and are associated with unspecific symptoms. Case In this study, we present the case of a 70‐year‐old woman who had been suffering from musculoskeletal pain, hypophosphatemia, and spontaneous fractures. Positron emission tomography with Gallium showed increase uptake in a subpleural lesion. Conclusion The patient underwent surgical excision of the subpleural lesion with a non‐intubated uniportal video‐assisted thoracoscopic surgery approach.