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Inflammatory pseudotumor of the spleen masquerading as splenic malignancy
Joint Authors
Jetley, Sujata
Pujani, Mukta
Jairajpuri, Zeeba Shamim
Rana, Safia
Goel, Amit
Source
Issue
Vol. 31, Issue 2 (31 Mar. 2016), pp.154-157, 4 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2016-03-31
Country of Publication
Oman
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Inflammatory pseudotumors (IPTs) of the spleen are extremely rare, benign tumors of unknown etiology, and are most frequently detected incidentally.
We report a case of IPT of the spleen in a 19-year-old male, who presented to the Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, New Delhi, with a history of pain and heaviness in the left hypochondrium.
On clinical examination, splenomegaly was detected.
Ultrasonography and contrast-enhanced computed tomography of the abdomen revealed an enlarged spleen with a mass lesion completely occupying the lower pole of the spleen.
Therefore, a diagnosis of splenomegaly with a malignant splenic lesion was suggested.
Open splenectomy was performed.
On gross examination, a well-circumscribed nodular growth measuring 9 × 8 × 5 cm in diameter was seen on the lower pole of the spleen, which on cut section appeared tan white with foci of yellowish discoloration.
Microscopic examination of the nodular growth revealed spindle cells in a hyalinized stroma with inflammatory infiltration of predominantly plasma cells and lymphocytes.
On immunohistochemistry, the spindle cells were positive for smooth muscle actin.
A diagnosis of IPT of the spleen was rendered following histopathology testing.
Splenectomy is both diagnostic and curative for this rare entity, and prognosis is usually favorable following the procedure
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hasan, Muhammad& Pujani, Mukta& Jairajpuri, Zeeba Shamim& Rana, Safia& Goel, Amit& Jetley, Sujata. 2016. Inflammatory pseudotumor of the spleen masquerading as splenic malignancy. Oman Medical Journal،Vol. 31, no. 2, pp.154-157.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-772819
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Pujani, Mukta…[et al.]. Inflammatory pseudotumor of the spleen masquerading as splenic malignancy. Oman Medical Journal Vol. 31, no. 2 (Mar. 2016), pp.154-157.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-772819
American Medical Association (AMA)
Hasan, Muhammad& Pujani, Mukta& Jairajpuri, Zeeba Shamim& Rana, Safia& Goel, Amit& Jetley, Sujata. Inflammatory pseudotumor of the spleen masquerading as splenic malignancy. Oman Medical Journal. 2016. Vol. 31, no. 2, pp.154-157.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-772819
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 157
Record ID
BIM-772819