Inflammatory pseudotumor of the spleen: a case report and review of the literature

Inflammatory pseudotumor of the spleen is a benign tumorous lesion of unknown etiology and pathogenesis that has been described in only a few cases in the literature. Recognition of this rare entity is important, as the clinical manifestations and imaging features could be indistinguishable from a l...

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Published in:Annals of hematology 1999-12, Vol.78 (12), p.560-563
Main Authors: VARIAMI, E, TERPOS, E, VGENOPOULOU, S, KANELLOPOULOU, G, MELETIS, J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen
Biological and medical sciences
Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen
Granuloma, Plasma Cell - etiology
Granuloma, Plasma Cell - pathology
Granuloma, Plasma Cell - therapy
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Splenic Diseases - etiology
Splenic Diseases - pathology
Splenic Diseases - therapy
Tumors
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Summary:Inflammatory pseudotumor of the spleen is a benign tumorous lesion of unknown etiology and pathogenesis that has been described in only a few cases in the literature. Recognition of this rare entity is important, as the clinical manifestations and imaging features could be indistinguishable from a lymphoproliferative disorder or another malignancy of the spleen. We report a new case and review the clinical presentation, laboratory findings, pathological and immunohistochemical studies, treatment, and prognosis of the previously reported cases of inflammatory pseudotumor of the spleen.
ISSN:0939-5555
1432-0584
DOI:10.1007/s002770050559