Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumours of the lung: a case series

Alexandru Melinte; Irina Strâmbu; Diana Leonte; Mihai Dumitrescu; Cristian Paleru; Ciprian Bolca

doi:10.2478/pneum-2019-0006

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Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumours of the lung: a case series

Pneumologia

Volume 68 (2019): Issue 2 (October 2019)

By: Alexandru Melinte, Irina Strâmbu, Diana Leonte, Mihai Dumitrescu, Cristian Paleru and Ciprian Bolca

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Abstract

Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumours represent a rare group of lesions reported in various organs but with an unclear aetiology. Although so far they are considered benign, some cases of recurrence and invasive behaviour have been noted. We report three consecutive cases of tumours of the lung, with heterogeneous clinical presentation. They were all treated by means of surgery, with good long-term results. Diagnosing an inflammatory myofibroblastic tumour relies mainly on an experienced pathologist.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/pneum-2019-0006 | Journal eISSN: 2247-059X | Journal ISSN: 2067-2993

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Language: English

Page range: 82 - 86

Published on: Oct 11, 2019

Published by: Romanian Society of Pneumology

In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

Publication frequency: Volume open

Keywords:

inflammatory myofibroblastic tumour,

plasma cell granuloma,

fibroxanthoma

Related subjects:

Medicine,

Clinical medicine,

Clinical medicine, other,

Internal medicine,

Pneumology

© 2019 Alexandru Melinte, Irina Strâmbu, Diana Leonte, Mihai Dumitrescu, Cristian Paleru, Ciprian Bolca, published by Romanian Society of Pneumology
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Volume 68 (2019): Issue 2 (October 2019)