A Rare Case of an Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor in a Middle-Aged Female. (4th October 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kosma, Lamprini; Khaldi, Lubna; Galani, Panagiota; Mytas, Dimitrios; Lafoyianni, Sofia
• Other Names: Aogi K. Academic Editor.; Ryberg M. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in oncological medicine. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-10-04
• Subjects: Oncology -- Periodicals; Tumors -- Periodicals; Oncology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Neoplasms; Oncology; Tumors; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 616.994
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/148053
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6706

Abstract

Abstract : Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors (IMTs) are distinct entities with specific characteristics immunohistochemically and molecularly. They are regarded as "intermediate malignancy" tumors of unknown etiology. We report a case of a 64-years-old woman with a fever and abdominal discomfort for 3 months; a computer tomography was performed indicating gastrointestinal stromal tumor. Histologically the lesion proved to be IMT of the abdomen.