Solitary fibrous tumor of the sclera.

نویسندگان

  • Grant W Su
  • Noel Perez
  • Kenneth B Simons
  • Gerald J Harris
چکیده

Solitary fibrous tumor (SFT) is a spindle cell neoplasm of mesenchymal origin that typically arises from the pleura. Several extrapleural sites have also been described, including the orbit, lacrimal gland fossa, and lacrimal sac. We present the clinical, imaging, and histopathologic findings of an SFT arising from the sclera that manifested as an intraocular mass with extrascleral extension.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Archives of ophthalmology

دوره 125 11  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2007