Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor

Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor (IMT) is a rare, benign neoplasm with an unclear etiology, often misdiagnosed as a malignant tumor due to its aggressive clinical presentation. This study aims to describe the diagnostic challenges, clinical features, and effective management strategies for IMT, with a focus on a case involving a 42-year-old patient with a nasal cavity mass causing active bleeding. The patient underwent a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation, including CT scans and tissue biopsy, which confirmed the diagnosis of IMT. Surgical intervention was performed with medial maxillectomy, followed by adjuvant radiotherapy. Post-surgical evaluation showed that the patient responded well to treatment, with no recurrence at the time of follow-up. IMT remains a diagnostic challenge, particularly in cases involving the nasal cavity, where it can mimic more aggressive malignancies. A multidisciplinary approach, combining surgery and radiotherapy, appears to be effective in managing this tumor. Long-term follow-up is crucial due to the potential for recurrence and metastasis.

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Asian Journal of Healthy and Science
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2025-06-27
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https://doi.org/10.58631/ajhs.v4i6.225
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IgG4-Related and Inflammatory Diseases
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Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor

Jerry Tobing, Izry Naomi Lumbantobing
Asian Journal of Healthy and Science
IgG4-Related and Inflammatory Diseases
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Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor

Jerry Tobing, Izry Naomi Lumbantobing
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Abstract

Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor (IMT) is a rare, benign neoplasm with an unclear etiology, often misdiagnosed as a malignant tumor due to its aggressive clinical presentation. This study aims to describe the diagnostic challenges, clinical features, and effective management strategies for IMT, with a focus on a case involving a 42-year-old patient with a nasal cavity mass causing active bleeding. The patient underwent a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation, including CT scans and tissue biopsy, which confirmed the diagnosis of IMT. Surgical intervention was performed with medial maxillectomy, followed by adjuvant radiotherapy. Post-surgical evaluation showed that the patient responded well to treatment, with no recurrence at the time of follow-up. IMT remains a diagnostic challenge, particularly in cases involving the nasal cavity, where it can mimic more aggressive malignancies. A multidisciplinary approach, combining surgery and radiotherapy, appears to be effective in managing this tumor. Long-term follow-up is crucial due to the potential for recurrence and metastasis.

Asian Journal of Healthy and ScienceVol. 4(6)
Universitas Methodist Indonesia (ID), Institut Kesehatan Medistra Lubuk Pakam (ID)
Openalex Percentile: Top 75%
IgG4-Related and Inflammatory Diseases
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