Abstract
Inflammatory pseudotumor (IPT) is a tumor-like reactive lesion of unknown etiology. An unusual case of intracardiac IPT with multisystemic involvement, including leukocytoclastic vasculitis, polyarthritis, and inferior vena cava thrombosis in a 17-year-old boy is reported. This unique combination may suggest that immune/autoimmune factors are important in the pathogenesis of IPT.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1884-1885 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Chest |
Volume | 102 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1992 |