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Case of the Week 448 
What is the most likely diagnosis?
- 51 year-old woman with chest pain
Enhanced Axial CT of Chest-Lung Window
- Lipoma
- Pseudotumor
- Lymphoma
- Localized Fibrous Tumor of Pleura
- Hamartoma
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Enhanced Axial CT of Chest-Mediastinal Window
Answer:
4. Localized Fibrous Tumor of Pleura
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Localized Fibrous Tumor of Pleura
General Considerations
- Rare, mesenchymal primary tumors of the visceral pleura less common than diffuse malignant mesothelioma
- Localized form is less common and not related to asbestos exposure or smoking
- LFTP can be either benign or malignant but is much more often benign (7:1)
- Usually patients are >50 years old
- Most occur in the inferior portions of the hemithoraces
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