[Postinflammatory pseudotumor of the lung in childhood]
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A rare benign lung tumor, a postinflammatory pseudotumor, was surgically removed from a 5-year-old girl. She remains in excellent health 11 years post-operation, demonstrating successful treatment for this challenging condition.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Pulmonology
- Thoracic Surgery
- Pathology
Background:
- Postinflammatory pseudotumors are rare, benign lung lesions that can mimic malignancy.
- Diagnosis can be challenging due to non-specific radiological findings.
- Recurrent infections may precede the presentation of these lung lesions.
Abstract:
A case of postinflammatory pseudotumor of the upper lobe of the right lung in a 5-year-old girl is reported who presented with recurrent feverish throat infections until the time of diagnosis. Right-sided pneumonectomy with partial resection of the v. cava and the carina was performed due to anatomical situs and the unclear dignity of the intraoperative frozen-section. The patient is in excellent condition 11 years following operation, her growth being entirely normal. At the example of this rare, benign, tumorous lung disease which is difficult to judge radiologically and which must be removed surgically for diagnostic an therapeutical reasons the problems are discussed.
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