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A case of splenic inflammatory pseudotumor
1Department of Surgery and Pathology, Toyama Rosai Hospital, Uozu, Japan.
Gastroenterologia Japonica
|December 1, 1991
Summary
This case report details a rare splenic tumor, an inflammatory pseudotumor, found in a 50-year-old man. Histological analysis revealed collagenous lamination and granulomatous lesions, offering insights into its pathogenesis.
Area of Science:
- Pathology
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Inflammatory pseudotumor is a rare splenic neoplasm.
- This case represents the ninth documented instance in medical literature.
Observation:
- A 50-year-old male presented with a splenic mass.
- The resected spleen weighed 255g and contained a 4.5 x 4.0 x 4.5 cm firm, circumscribed tumor.
Findings:
- Histological examination showed marked collagen fiber lamination around small vessels.
- Granulomatous lesions were associated with the collagenous changes.
Implications:
- The findings contribute to understanding the pathogenesis of splenic inflammatory pseudotumors.
- This case highlights the importance of considering rare splenic lesions in surgical diagnosis.