Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor of the pancreas--a case report.
Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) of the pancreas is an uncommon tumor with occasional recurrences and rare malignant transformation. We experienced a case of IMT in the body of the pancreas. The patient had no particular symptoms. Dynamic computed tomography revealed a 19-mm lesion in the body of the pancreas.


RESULTS
The patient underwent distal pancreatectomy, and has remained in good condition without recurrence for 3 years. Preoperative diagnosis of IMT is difficult due to its rarity and the lack of specific findings. Although the prognosis is better than that for pancreatic carcinoma, long-term follow-up is mandatory.
Dulundu
Ender
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Artificial Organ and Transplantation Division, Department of Surgery, the University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
Sugawara
Yasuhiko
Y
Makuuchi
Masatoshi
M
D000368:Aged; D006104:Granuloma, Plasma Cell / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010182:Pancreatic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed