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Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor Invading the Left Atrium: Report of a Rare Case
Hikmet Sahratov1, Adem Guler1, Mustafa Kurkluoglu1
1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Gulhane Military Medical School, Ankara, Turkey.
The Journal of Tehran Heart Center
|July 13, 2018
Summary
This case report details a rare inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) in a child, unusually invading the left atrium. Surgical resection was successful, with the patient recovering well post-operation.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Oncology
- Thoracic Surgery
- Pathology
Background:
- Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors (IMTs) are uncommon neoplastic lesions.
- Pulmonary IMTs typically affect pediatric and young adult populations.
- This report focuses on a rare presentation of lung IMT with cardiac invasion.
Observation:
- A 9-year-old male presented with persistent cough, initially diagnosed as pneumonia.
- A transthoracic needle biopsy revealed mixed inflammatory cells, suggesting IMT.
- The tumor was found to invade the left lower lobe and extend into the left atrium.
Findings:
- Surgical resection via left lower lobectomy was performed.
- A portion of the tumor invading the left atrium was excised with the atrial wall.
- Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of IMT.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering IMT in pediatric lung masses, even with atypical presentations.
- Successful surgical management of lung IMT invading cardiac structures is demonstrated.
- Further research into the behavior and optimal treatment of invasive IMTs is warranted.
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