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[Paraesophageal inflammatory pseudotumor in an 11-year-old girl]
G Bolla1, V Stracca-Pansa, M Minervini
1Div. Chirurgia Pediatrica, Ospedale Regionale, Vicenza, Italia.
Insights
Paraesophageal inflammatory pseudotumor can cause anemia and fever. Surgical treatment of this condition leads to a quick and full recovery.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Oncology
Background:
- Paraesophageal inflammatory pseudotumor (PIP) is a rare benign lesion.
- PIP can present with nonspecific symptoms, leading to diagnostic challenges.
Observation:
- This case highlights a patient with PIP presenting with anemia and intermittent fever.
- The patient's symptoms were initially attributed to other causes due to the rarity of PIP.
Findings:
- Diagnosis of PIP was confirmed through histopathological examination.
- Surgical resection of the pseudotumor was performed.
Implications:
- Surgical intervention is an effective treatment for symptomatic PIP.
- Early diagnosis and surgical management can lead to complete resolution of associated symptoms like anemia and fever.
Abstract:
Paraesophageal inflammatory pseudotumor is the cause of anaemia and intermittent fever. The surgical treatment determines a rapid and complete clinical resolution.