A Hypervascular Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor in the Mediastinum Resected Completely Following Embolization of the Feeding Vessels / 임상소아혈액종양
Clinical Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
;
: 176-180, 2015.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-71724
ABSTRACT
Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors (IMTs) are rare tumors of intermediate malignant potential that can occur anywhere in the body. We describe an interesting case of a hypervascular IMT in the mediastinum that could be resected completely following embolization of the feeding vessels. A 17-month-old girl with complaints of cough and fever for 3 months was referred to our hospital. Computed tomography (CT) scan showed a large mass in the right hemithorax that shifted the mediastinum to the left. Primary excision was considered but not performed because there was very active capsule wall bleeding due to the hypervascular tumor. After embolization of the feeding vessels, successful complete resection was carried out. Approximately 6 weeks after the operation, follow-up CT scan showed no evidence of recurrent disease. Preoperative embolization is a good option for performing complete resection of hypervascular IMTs that could reduce the recurrence rate.
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Main subject:
Recurrence
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Follow-Up Studies
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Cough
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Embolization, Therapeutic
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Myofibroblasts
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Fever
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Granuloma, Plasma Cell
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Hemorrhage
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Mediastinal Neoplasms
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Infant
Language:
English
Journal:
Clinical Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Year:
2015
Type:
Article
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