title: Intraosseous inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor in the mandible: a rare pathologic case report.
abstract: Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) is an extremely rare lesion found in the maxillofacial region. Its frequency diminishes further when found in the bone. Although classification has varied throughout its history, the histologic features are often diagnostic, particularly with its strong association with anaplastic lymphoma kinase-1 (ALK-1) staining. The current mode of treatment for such a lesion is surgical removal with careful followup. In this rare case report, we describe the diagnosis and treatment in a 16-year-old male. Although this rare pathology can present as-and at times mimic-more serious pathologies, it is important for the attending surgeon to initially manage the pathology conservatively.
authors.affiliation: Loma Linda University, 11092 Anderson Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3307, Loma Linda, CA 92350, USA.
authors.forename: Dale E
authors.identifier: 0000-0003-2033-0309
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Stringer
authors.affiliation: Loma Linda University, 11092 Anderson Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3307, Loma Linda, CA 92350, USA.
authors.forename: Chad N
authors.initials: CN
authors.lastname: Allen
authors.affiliation: Loma Linda University, 11092 Anderson Street, 3rd Floor, Room 3307, Loma Linda, CA 92350, USA.
authors.forename: Katina
authors.identifier: 0000-0002-7564-2644
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Nguyen
authors.affiliation: Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Parkland Memorial Hospital, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75390-9159, USA.
authors.forename: Rahul
authors.identifier: 0000-0003-0517-7588
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Tandon