Inflammatory Pseudotumor of the Lung: About Three Cases

Inflammatory pseudotumors of the lung are generally unifocal lesions of unknown pathogenesis with a benign prognosis. We report the cases of three patients followed in the respiratory diseases department at Ibn Rochd University Hospital in Casablanca. The first patient, a 68-year-old man, was hospitalized for an etiological assessment of a retracted opaque hemithorax revealed by exertional dyspnea and chest pain. The radio-clinical presentation suggested a diagnosis of malignant bronchopulmonary tumor, which was ruled out after further exploration. The second case concerns a 60-year-old woman hospitalized for mild hemoptysis. The clinical-radiological presentation initially raised suspicion of tuberculosis, which was later excluded. The third patient, a 43-year-old woman, was admitted with chest pain and dyspnea. A pulmonary lesion was discovered, again raising suspicion of tuberculosis, which was ruled out after investigation.