An interesting case of inflammatory pseudotumour appendix presenting as appendicular perforation with peritonitis

ConclusionIMT or pseudotumour is a rare neoplastic lesion found in pulmonary and extrapulmonary sites, mostly among children and young adults. The immunohistochemistry pattern plays a crucial role in diagnosing IMT. Complete surgical excision should be considered. An appendectomy is adequate in cases restricted to the appendix.KeywordsAppendix, inflammatory pseudotumour, inflammatory myofibroblastic tumour (IMT), anaplastic large cell lymphoma kinase (ALK) gene.
Source: Hellenic Journal of Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research