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ArticleInternational journal of surgery case reports2024

Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor: A rare cause of intestinal obstruction: Case report.

Nargis Maqbool, Khawaja Mohammad Babar Pal, Zeeshan Uddin, Fatima Safdar

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Nargis MaqboolDepartment of Surgery, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan. Electronic address: nargis.maqbool@aku.edu.
Khawaja Mohammad Babar PalDow International Medical College, DUHS, Pakistan.
Zeeshan UddinDepartment of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
Fatima SafdarDepartment of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.

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Abstract

introduction and importanceInflammatory myofibroblastic tumor IMT CASE PRESENTATION: We report a case of a 29-year-old male presenting with long standing recurrent abdominal pain, with more recent increasing frequency and associated weight loss. Imaging revealed a heterogenous soft tissue lesions causing mechanical small bowel obstruction, prompting surgical intervention. Histology analysis confirmed the diagnosis of IMT. CLINICAL DISCUSSION: This case highlights the importance of considering IMT in the differential diagnosis of neoplastic mechanical small bowel obstruction, particularly in patients presenting with atypical symptoms and image findings. Despite its rarity, IMT should be considered, as it can present similarly to more common malignancies. Further research is warranted to unravel the pathogenesis and refine management strategies for this intriguing neoplasm.

conclusionIMT is a rare and intriguing neoplasm that presents significant diagnostic challenge. This case emphasize the need for thorough histological evaluation to confirm rhe diagnosis and guide appropriate management strategies.

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Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumorInflammatory pseudotumorIntestinal obstructionPlasma cell granuloma

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PMCPMC11532891

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