Actinomyces-induced inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor of the colon: A rare cause of an abdominal mass Akbulut et al. inflammatory myofibroblastictumor due to actinomyces spp

Akbulut, AHMET; Yagmur, Y; Gumus, S; Sogutcu, N; Demircan, F

doi:10.1016/j.ijscr.2015.02.014

Actinomyces-induced inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor of the colon: A rare cause of an abdominal mass Akbulut et al. inflammatory myofibroblastictumor due to actinomyces spp

Akbulut S., Yagmur Y., Gumus S., Sogutcu N., Demircan F.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SURGERY CASE REPORTS, vol.9, pp.15-18, 2015 (ESCI, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 9
Publication Date: 2015
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2015.02.014
Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SURGERY CASE REPORTS
Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.15-18
Keywords: Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor, Actinomycosis, Colon, Immunhistochemical stain, MIMICKING
Inonu University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors (IMFTs) are neoplastic lesions that are either benign or have low-grade malignancy potential. Although the etiopathogenesis is not entirely clear, many factors play a role in their development, including trauma, autoimmune disorders, and infectious and inflammatory processes. However, IMFTs caused by Actinomyces spp. infection are rare, with a limited number of cases reported in the literature.