Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor of renal pelvis presenting with prolonged fever and abdominal pain in children: Report of 1 case and review of literature

Pei Hsuan Ho, Shih Yen Chen, Chuen Hsueh, Ming Wei Lai, Hsun Chin Chao, Pei Yeh Chang

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Abstract

Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor is a reactive proliferative lesion that occurs extremely rarely in the renal pelvis, especially during childhood. We report 1 such case that occurred in a child who presented with prolonged fever and abdominal pain. Ultrasonography and abdominal computed tomography revealed a left renal pelvic mass. She received conservative surgical treatment. The diagnosis was confirmed by pathological and immunohistochemical studies. Distinguishing inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor from other malignant renal pelvic tumors in children is essential to preventing unnecessary nephrectomy.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)E35-E37
JournalJournal of Pediatric Surgery
Volume40
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2005
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Anaplastic lymphoma kinase
  • Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor
  • Renal pelvis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

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