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Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor of the midesophagus.

Authors :
Goldin SB
Osborne D
Paidas C
Iannello J
Gilbert-Barness E
Karl R
Wilsey MJ Jr
Source :
Fetal and pediatric pathology [Fetal Pediatr Pathol] 2007 Sep-Dec; Vol. 26 (5-6), pp. 243-54.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

An inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMFT) is a rare entity that can arise in a multiplicity of organs including the lung, liver, and at any location within the gastrointestinal tract. Typically, an IMFT presents as a localized mass with clinical symptoms dependent upon its site of origin. IMFTs pathologically resemble a neoplastic process but are theorized to arise from an unknown inflammatory event. We present a case of a midesophageal IMFT in a 12-year-old female.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1551-3815
Volume :
26
Issue :
5-6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Fetal and pediatric pathology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
18363157
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/15513810801893421