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ArticleFrontiers in oncology2026

Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor of the larynx: a case report.

Marlene Reithofer, Lejla Pesto, Tobias Hütten, Anja Jurejevcic, Martina Rößmann-Tsybrovskyy, Hannaleena Tervonen, Dietmar Thurnher

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Article in Frontiers in oncology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Marlene ReithoferDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
Lejla PestoDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
Tobias HüttenDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
Anja JurejevcicDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
Martina Rößmann-TsybrovskyyDiagnostic and Research Institute of Pathology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
Hannaleena TervonenDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
Dietmar ThurnherDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.

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Abstract

Background: Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) is a rare mesenchymal neoplasm characterized by myofibroblastic spindle cells and inflammatory infiltrates. Case summary: We report the case of a 49-year-old female presenting with progressive hoarseness and a right vocal fold mass. Microlaryngoscopy with partial resection was performed without preoperative imaging. Histopathological, immunohistochemical, and molecular analyses were conducted. Histopathological and molecular analyses showed a myofibroblastic spindle cell proliferation with a TIMP3::ALK gene fusion, confirming the diagnosis of IMT. Postoperative recovery was uneventful, and follow-up examinations demonstrated complete remission. Conclusion: Laryngeal inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) is a very rare condition, particularly in adults. Complete surgical excision can lead to full remission, but regular follow-up is important due to the risk of recurrence. Immunohistochemical and molecular analyses, especially ALK testing, are essential for accurate diagnosis and evaluation regarding targeted therapy. Further studies are needed to establish clear recommendations for follow-up and treatment.

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ALK fusioncase reportinflammatory myofibroblastic tumorlaryngeal tumormicrolaryngoscopy

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PMCPMC13500235

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