Tom Vandaele, Jan Van Slambrouck, Patrick Schöffski, Herlinde Dumez, Birgit Weynand, Raf Sciot, Annalisa Barbarossa, An-Lies Provoost, Kristof Van de Voorde, Yves Debaveye, Sofian Bouneb, Philippe Nafteux, Laurens J Ceulemans
BACKGROUND: Pleural neoplasms are rare and can be subdivided into pleural metastasis and primary pleural neoplasms. Non-mesothelioma primary pleural neoplasms are a diverse group of extremely rare pathologies. CASE PRESENTATION: In this case series, we describe the presentation and management of two rare primary pleural neoplasms. A first case describes a primary pleural yolk sac tumor treated with neoadjuvant chemotherapy, extended pleurectomy decortication, and hyperthermic intrathoracic chemotherapy...
April 16, 2024: World Journal of Surgical Oncology