Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Dec 16, 2023; 11(35): 8416-8424
Published online Dec 16, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i35.8416
Metastatic pancreatic solitary fibrous tumor: A case report
Kiyoun Yi, Jonghyun Lee, Dong Uk Kim
Kiyoun Yi, Jonghyun Lee, Dong Uk Kim, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan 49241, South Korea
Dong Uk Kim, Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan 49241, South Korea
Author contributions: Yi K and Kim DU contributed to manuscript writing and editing; Yi K, Lee J, and Kim DU collected data and analyzed the case materials; Kim DU contributed to conceptualization and supervision; all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Supported by Clinical Research Grant from Pusan National University Hospital in 2023.
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Corresponding author: Dong Uk Kim, MD, PhD, Senior Researcher, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital, 179 Gudeok-ro, Seo-gu, Busan 49241, South Korea. amlm3@hanmail.net
Received: October 7, 2023
Peer-review started: October 7, 2023
First decision: November 22, 2023
Revised: November 27, 2023
Accepted: December 4, 2023
Article in press: December 4, 2023
Published online: December 16, 2023
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Solitary fibrous tumor (SFT) is a rare mesenchymal tumor most commonly found in the pleura. Among non-pleural localizations, the pancreas is extremely rare. However, if the patient has a known history of primary intracranial SFT and imaging shows a hypervascular, well-encapsulated lesion in distant organs such as the pancreas, metastasis should always be considered. Imaging can be inconclusive, in which cases, endosonography with fine-needle aspiration biopsy can be a safe and effective diagnostic tool preoperatively. There are only two case reports on metastatic SFTs from the central nervous system, and we believe this case will further contribute to a better understanding.