Sarcomatoid carcinoma of the pleura: A case report

Sarcomatoid carcinoma (SC) is an extremely rare carcinoma and a diagnostic challenge on imaging. We present a case of a 54-year-old man with SC involving the pleura. The computed tomography (CT) scan showed multiple masses with rim enhancement and necrotic center located in the pleura. It was difficult to distinguish from pleural tuberculoma, metastasis and malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM). In this article we will review the radiological features of these diseases.