Dermatomyositis as a presentation of pulmonary inflammatory pseudotumor (Myofibroblastic tumor).
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Inflammatory pseudotumor (IPT) is a rare pulmonary tumor of uncertain etiology that usually presents as an asymptomatic radiographic finding. We describe a case of pulmonary IPT presenting as dermatomyositis with complete resolution following surgical resection.
Medical subject headings
- Dermatomyositis
- Plasma Cell Granuloma, Pulmonary