Open AccessInflammatory myofibroblastic tumours of the lung: a case series
Author(s) -
Alexandru Melinte,
Irina Strâmbu,
Diana Leonte,
Mihai Dumitrescu,
Cristian Paleru,
Ciprian Bolca
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
pneumologia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.125
H-Index - 9
eISSN - 2247-059X
pISSN - 2067-2993
DOI - 10.2478/pneum-2019-0006
Subject(s) - medicine , etiology , lung , pathology , presentation (obstetrics) , inflammatory pseudotumor , radiology , lesion
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.