title: Inflammatory pseudotumor of the appendix.
abstract: A child with a "tumor"--like lesion of the appendix, diagnosed as an inflammatory pseudotumor is being reported. Awareness of this entity to avoid overtreatment is emphasized.
mesh_terms: D001062:Appendectomy; D001063:Appendiceal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D001064:Appendicitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000150:complications; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male