Mesenteric Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor in an Infant: A Case Report and Literature Review
Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) is a rare mesenchymal neoplasm predominantly affecting children and young adults. Here, we present a case of IMT incidentally discovered in the mesentery of a six-month-old infant, managed through radical surgery. The patient initially presented with decreased oral intake and post-feeding vomiting, leading to the discovery of a large pelvic mass. Following comprehensive evaluation and multidisciplinary management, including surgical excision, the patient experienced a favorable clinical outcome. Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of IMT, highlighting the importance of accurate diagnosis and appropriate management strategies for this rare entity.
Authors
- Samer Bustame
- Qutaiba Mahmoud
- Amna Akkawi
- Rola Abu Alwafa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2311-9218)
- Jehad I Zuhd
Institutions
- An-Najah National University (PS)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-05-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.83700
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- IgG4-Related and Inflammatory Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.34
Funders
- An-Najah National University