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[Inflammatory pseudotumor of the lung]
F Montini1, E Mascitelli, V Beltrami
1Istituto di Clinica Chirurgica Generale, Università degli Studi, Chieti.
Minerva Chirurgica
|October 1, 1995
Summary
Inflammatory pseudotumours of the lung are rare, often asymptomatic lesions. Complete surgical excision is the primary treatment, with radiotherapy reserved for specific cases.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Inflammatory pseudotumours of the lung are uncommon neoplastic-like lesions.
- These lesions represent approximately 1% of all lung tumours.
- They are often asymptomatic, with nonspecific physical and laboratory findings.