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World J Clin Cases. Sep 6, 2019; 7(17): 2637-2643
Published online Sep 6, 2019. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v7.i17.2637
Published online Sep 6, 2019. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v7.i17.2637
Calcifying fibrous tumor of the mediastinum: A case report
Dian-Jun Qi, Department of General Practice, the First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, Liaoning Province, China
Qing-Fu Zhang, Department of Pathology, the First Affiliated Hospital and College of Basic Medical Sciences of China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, Liaoning Province, China
Author contributions: Qi DJ and Zhang QF conceived the study; Qi DJ searched the published articles, analyzed the data, and wrote the manuscript; Zhang QF reviewed and confirmed the final version of the manuscript and provided funding.
Supported by Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province in China , No. 81572621 and No. 2019-MS-370 .
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Corresponding author: Qing-Fu Zhang, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Pathology, the First Affiliated Hospital and College of Basic Medical Sciences of China Medical University, No. 155, Nanjing North Street, Heping District, Shenyang 110001, Liaoning Province, China. qfzhang@cmu.edu.cn
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Received: April 19, 2019
Peer-review started: April 22, 2019
First decision: June 12, 2019
Revised: June 27, 2019
Accepted: July 20, 2019
Article in press: July 20,2019
Published online: September 6, 2019
Peer-review started: April 22, 2019
First decision: June 12, 2019
Revised: June 27, 2019
Accepted: July 20, 2019
Article in press: July 20,2019
Published online: September 6, 2019
Core Tip
Core tip: Calcifying fibrous tumor of the mediastinum (CFTM) is a rare benign mesenchymal tumor that often occurs in children and young adults. Calcifying fibrous tumor rarely occurs in the mediastinum. Histological examination is the most important basis for diagnosis. Surgical resection is currently the primary means of treatment. There are no reports of recurrence of CFTM.