OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this review is to describe the pathophysiologic findings, differential diagnosis, imaging features, and management of inflammatory pseudotumor in various locations throughout the body. CONCLUSION: Inflammatory pseudotumor is a rare benign process mimicking malignant processes and has been found in almost every organ system. Radiologists should be familiar with this entity as a diagnostic consideration to avoid unnecessary surgery.
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this review is to describe the pathophysiologic findings, differential diagnosis, imaging features, and management of inflammatory pseudotumor in various locations throughout the body. CONCLUSION: Inflammatory pseudotumor is a rare benign process mimicking malignant processes and has been found in almost every organ system. Radiologists should be familiar with this entity as a diagnostic consideration to avoid unnecessary surgery.
Authors: Hye Na Jung; Hyung Jin Kim; Yi Kyung Kim; Mina Song; Ha Yeon Kim; Kyung Min Park; Jihoon Cha; Sung Tae Kim Journal: Diagn Interv Radiol Date: 2017 May-Jun Impact factor: 2.630
Authors: M Leo; F Maggi; G R Dottore; G Casini; P Mazzetti; M Pistello; S Sellari-Franceschini; M Nardi; P Vitti; C Marcocci; M Marinò Journal: J Endocrinol Invest Date: 2016-12-16 Impact factor: 4.256