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Inflammatory myofibroblastic lung tumor: its birth, its bleeding growth, its difficult diagnosis and its surgical end

Luca Pecoraro1, Maria Clemente1, Elisa Tadiotto1

  • 1Department of Surgical Sciences, Dentistry, Gynecology and Pediatrics University of Verona Verona Italy.

Clinical Case Reports
|August 28, 2018
PubMed

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Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor, a rare lung disease in children, is diagnosed using radiology and histology. Prompt diagnosis and surgical treatment lead to a good prognosis, even with symptoms like unknown hemoptysis.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Oncology
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) is a rare neoplastic proliferation.
  • It can occur in various organs, including the lungs.
  • Early recognition is crucial for favorable outcomes.

Observation:

  • Diagnosis relies on integrated radiological and histological findings.
  • Patients may present with unexplained hemoptysis.
  • This condition requires careful consideration in pediatric respiratory cases.

Findings:

  • IMT demonstrates characteristic radiological patterns.
  • Histological examination confirms the diagnosis.
  • Surgical resection is the primary treatment modality.

Implications:

  • Timely diagnosis and surgical intervention improve patient prognosis.
  • Pediatricians and radiologists should be aware of IMT as a differential diagnosis.
  • Further research into the pathogenesis and non-surgical management of IMT is warranted.

Keywords:
hemoptysisinflammatory myofibroblastic lung tumorprimary lung neoplasm

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