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Mesenteric Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor in an Infant: A Case Report and Literature Review.

Rola Abu Alwafa, Amna Akkawi, Qutaiba Mahmoud, Jehad I Zuhd, Samer Bustame

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Article in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors.

Rola Abu AlwafaDepartment of General Surgery, An-Najah National University Hospital, Nablus, PSE.
Amna AkkawiDepartment of General Surgery, An-Najah National University Hospital, Nablus, PSE.
Qutaiba MahmoudDepartment of Radiology, An-Najah National University Hospital, Nablus, PSE.
Jehad I ZuhdDepartment of Anesthesia, An-Najah National University Hospital, Nablus, PSE.
Samer BustameDepartment of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, PSE.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) is a rare mesenchymal neoplasm predominantly affecting children and young adults. Here, we present a case of IMT incidentally discovered in the mesentery of a six-month-old infant, managed through radical surgery. The patient initially presented with decreased oral intake and post-feeding vomiting, leading to the discovery of a large pelvic mass. Following comprehensive evaluation and multidisciplinary management, including surgical excision, the patient experienced a favorable clinical outcome. Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of IMT, highlighting the importance of accurate diagnosis and appropriate management strategies for this rare entity.

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inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (imt)mesenchymal neoplasmmultidisciplinary managementpediatric oncologyradical surgery

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PMID40486477
PMCPMC12144560

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