Intracranial Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor with Sarcomatous Local Recurrence- A Case Report

Highlights • Intracranial inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor with local recurrence and sarcomatous transformation is a very rare entity. • Surgical resection followed by adjuvant whole brain radiation should be suggested in IMT patient with ALK positive. • Newer second generation ALK inhibitors hold...

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Published in:World neurosurgery 2016
Main Authors: Chuah, Yoen-Young, MD, Tashi, Tsewang, MD, Shy, Cherng-Gueih, MD, Shyu, Jean-Shiunn, MD, Dong, Ming-Jeng, MD, Hsueh, Er- Jung, MD
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Language:English
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Neurosurgery
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Summary:Highlights • Intracranial inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor with local recurrence and sarcomatous transformation is a very rare entity. • Surgical resection followed by adjuvant whole brain radiation should be suggested in IMT patient with ALK positive. • Newer second generation ALK inhibitors hold promise in future in ALK positive patients.
ISSN:1878-8750
DOI:10.1016/j.wneu.2016.07.060