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Mesenteric inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor as a rare cause of small intestinal intussusception

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) is an uncommon, usually benign, mesenchymal tumor. IMT affects people of all ages, but it more commonly occurs in children and adolescents. Also, it has the potential to arise in any part of the body, though, it frequently develops in the lungs and mesentery. In this report, we discuss a rare clinical manifestation of mesenteric IMT presented as intussusception of the small intestine in a 7-year-old child.

Source: Journal of Surgical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjaa322

Authors: Zeina Alabbas, Mohsen Issa, Ammar Omran, Rana Issa

Institutions: Latakia University, Yarmouk Private University

Language: English

Topic: Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,000