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Ismini Kountouri1, Ioannis Katsarelas2, Dimitrios Chatzinas1
1Department of General Surgery, General Hospital of Katerini, Katerini, GRC.
Cureus
|December 6, 2024
Summary
Reactive nodular fibrous pseudotumor (RNFP) is a rare benign tumor. This case highlights RNFP arising from chronic fibrosis in an inguinal hernia, emphasizing vigilance for surgeons.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Pathology
- Oncology
Background:
- Reactive nodular fibrous pseudotumor (RNFP) is a rare benign entity.
- RNFP is associated with prior surgery, injury, or inflammation.
- It can be misdiagnosed as malignancy recurrence or metastasis.
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