Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2001; 49(2): 124-126
DOI: 10.1055/s-2001-11705
Case Report
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Invasive Inflammatory Pseudotumor Involving the Lung and the Mediastinum

G. Corneli, M. Alifano, S. Forti Parri, N. Lacava, M. Boaron
  • Unita` Operativa di Chirurgia Toracica, Ospedale Maggiore,
    Bologna, Italy
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Publication History

Publication Date:
31 December 2001 (online)

Inflammatory pseudotumor is a rare clinical entity. We report here the case of a 14-year-old boy who underwent lung resection en bloc with the lower esophagus, the mediastinal pleura and the diaphragm for an inflammatory pseudotumor of the left lower lobe. Postoperative radiotherapy was administered. The patient is well at 9-year follow-up. Inflammatory pseudotumor may present a particularly aggressive behavior. Multimodality approach, including extensive surgical resection, may be necessary in dealing with this disease.

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Received for Publication: June 18, 2000

Dr. Maurizio Boaron

Unita` Operativa di Chirurgia Toracica
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