Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor of the pancreatic head – a case report of a 6 months old child and review of the literature

Abstract

Background. Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors are rare in the pediatric population. Most common localizations were reported in the lungs. A localization in the pancreas needs differentiation from other tumors and chronic pancreatitis. Treatment is surgical resection, although there are reports of treatment with oral steroids and radiation therapy.

Keywords

• child
• inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor
• duodenopancreatectomy