Inflammatory pseudotumor of the heart with vasculitis and venous thrombosis

P. Stark*, J. C. Sandbank, C. Rudnicki, I. Zahavi

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1884-1885
Number of pages2
JournalChest
Volume102
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 1992

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