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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian J Med Paediatr Oncol 2011; 32(04): 204-206
DOI: 10.4103/0971-5851.95141
CASE REPORT

How pseudo is an inflammatory pseudotumor?

Dilip Gude
Department of Internal Medicine, Medwin Hospital, Nampally, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
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Ramasubba Rayudu
Department of Radiology, Medwin Hospital, Nampally, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
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Dharam Bansal
Department of Pulmonology and Critical Care, Medwin Hospital, Nampally, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
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Abstract

Inflammatory pseudotumor (IPT) is a rare lesion of unclear etiology reported in various organs. Although mostly benign, these tumors may pose a therapeutic challenge in cases of recurrence. We report the case of a young male who presented with a clinical and radiological picture suggestive of a malignancy in the thorax and upon evaluation was noted to have IPT of the lung. Complete surgical resection was done with no evidence of tumor recurrence. We review the literature and discern the epidemiological, clinical, pathophysiological and management aspects of IPTs.

Keywords

Inflammatory pseudotumor - lung - malignancy - recurrence


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06 August 2021

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