Large pulmonary inflammatory myofibroblastic tumour requiring extrapleural pneumonectomy and diaphragm resection

Gen Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2013 Mar;61(3):163-5. doi: 10.1007/s11748-012-0122-3. Epub 2012 Jun 20.

Abstract

Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumours are rare masses that account for a very small percentage of primary lung neoplasms. They are generally considered as benign tumours but can exhibit malignant characteristics. When identified, the mainstay of their treatment is complete surgical resection. We present a case report of a large pulmonary myofibroblastic tumour that required extensive resection to achieve complete clearance.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Diaphragm / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Lung / surgery
  • Lung Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Lung Neoplasms / surgery
  • Middle Aged
  • Plasma Cell Granuloma, Pulmonary / diagnosis*
  • Plasma Cell Granuloma, Pulmonary / surgery
  • Pneumonectomy*