| Literature DB >> 21741683 |
Angus T Lecuona1, Abraham C Van Wyk, Shaun G Smit, Amir D Zarrabi, Chris F Heyns.
Abstract
Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) is a rare neoplasm with unknown malignant potential that has been described in most organ systems. We present the case of a 3-year-old boy who was referred with lower urinary tract symptoms and macroscopic hematuria. An IMT was suspected after clinical, radiological, and surgical work-up, and the diagnosis was confirmed after a partial cystectomy was performed. A bladder-preserving approach is the treatment of choice, but close clinical follow-up is recommended because of the unknown biological behavior of these tumors.Entities:
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Year: 2011 PMID: 21741683 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2011.04.052
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Urology ISSN: 0090-4295 Impact factor: 2.649