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Wednesday, February 29, 2012

abstract: Inflammatory Pseudotumor: The Great Mimicker



Abstract:

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.