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Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumours of the Spleen and Liver

Authors :
Huan-Wei Chen
Eric C.H. Lai
Xiao-Jun Huang
Feng-Nan Chen
Rui-Liang Lu
Ai-Zhen Pan
Wan-Yee Lau
Source :
Asian Journal of Surgery, Vol 31, Iss 1, Pp 25-28 (2008)
Publication Year :
2008
Publisher :
Elsevier, 2008.

Abstract

Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumour (IMT) is a rare neoplasm. Generally, these lesions have a benign behaviour, but the possibility of malignant transformation exists. We report the rare case of a 43-year-old woman with metachronous IMTs in the spleen and the liver. The patient was treated with laparoscopic splenectomy and partial hepatectomy. The patient recovered uneventfully. This case emphasizes the difficulties in diagnosis and the possibility of a metachronous occurrence.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10159584
Volume :
31
Issue :
1
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Asian Journal of Surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.70f6cf16c0c425696eb4b527412dcee
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/S1015-9584(08)60051-2