Mesenteric inflammatory pseudotumor: Unusual presentation with leukemoid reaction and massive calcified mass
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY, vol.24, no.2, pp.158-159, 2002 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 24 Issue: 2
- Publication Date: 2002
- Doi Number: 10.1097/00043426-200202000-00021
- Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.158-159
- Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
The authors describe a child with an unusual presentation of mesenteric inflammatory pseudotumor in association with leukemoid reaction. An 11-year-old-boy admitted with short stature was found to have an abdominal mass localized in the right lower quadrant. The leukocyte count was 92,000/mm(3) with neutrophilic leukemoid reaction. Abdominal ultrasonography and computed tomography revealed a massive calcified mass in the pelvis. Total resection of the mass was performed and the pathologic diagnosis of inflammatory pseudotumor of the mesentery was made. Leukemoid reaction dramatically resolved within a few days after surgical resection. Physicians should be aware of the association of inflammatory pseudotumor, leukemoid reaction, and massive calcification.