Pulmonary Inflammatory Pseudotumor

Pulmonary inflammatory pseudotumor (inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor) is a benign inflammatory myofibroblastic mass, presenting as a solitary pulmonary nodule/mass, often asymptomatic, but may cause cough/hemoptysis. Treatment: observe if small/asymptomatic; surgical excision for diagnosis/treatment; differentiate from malignancy/lymphoma; biopsy; follow-up imaging; treat underlying infection/autoimmune; recurrence rare.

Common Symptoms

Usually asymptomatic; solitary pulmonary mass; cough/hemoptysis if large

Causes and Pathogenesis

Inflammatory myofibroblastic proliferation forms benign mass.

Treatment

Observe; excise if uncertain/symptomatic; differentiate from malignancy; follow-up

Preventive Measures

None specific; treat underlying infection/autoimmune.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Pulmonology/Thoracic-surgery/Oncology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.