Management of intrathoracic phosphaturic mesenchymal tumor by nonintubated uniportal video-assisted thoracic surgery in a fragile patient.

ABSTRACT:

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.

SUBMITTER: Ferrari M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9124498 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature