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Inflammatory pseudotumor of the retroperitoneum in a child
B Gignoux1, J Chappuis, P Carlioz
1Hôpital Edouard Herriot, Chirurgie Pédiatrique, Place d'Arsonval, F-69437 Lyon Cédex 03, France.
Pediatric Surgery International
|July 1, 1997
Insights
A rare inflammatory pseudotumor in a child presented with ureter and iliac vein involvement. Surgical resection successfully treated the initial tumor and a subsequent local recurrence.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Oncology
- Vascular Surgery
Background:
- Inflammatory pseudotumor is a rare, benign neoplastic proliferation.
- It can occur in various organs, affecting children and young adults.
- Retroperitoneal location is uncommon, especially with vascular involvement.
Observation:
- A 12-year-old boy presented with a retroperitoneal mass.
- The lesion involved the left ureter and caused left iliac vein thrombosis.
- The patient underwent surgical resection for the tumor.
Findings:
- Histopathological examination confirmed inflammatory pseudotumor.
- A local recurrence was detected 6 months post-surgery.
- Repeat surgical intervention successfully eradicated the recurrent tumor.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering inflammatory pseudotumor in pediatric retroperitoneal masses.
- Complete surgical resection is crucial for managing this condition.
- Vigilant follow-up is necessary to detect and treat potential recurrences.
Abstract:
Inflammatory pseudotumor is a rare, benign lesion of various organs and tissues that occurs in children and young adults. A case is reported in a 12-year-old boy in a retroperitoneal location with involvement of the left ureter and a thrombosis of left iliac vein. He underwent surgical resection. A local recurrence 6 months later was surgically cured.