Inflammatory pseudotumor of the omentum in contrast-enhanced ultrasound
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Published:2023-01-05
Issue:92
Volume:23
Page:e32-e34
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ISSN:2451-070X
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Container-title:Journal of Ultrasonography
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language:
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Short-container-title:J Ultrason
Author:
Findeisen HajoORCID,
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Westhoff ChristinaORCID,
Dietrich Christoph FriedrichORCID,
Trenker CorinnaORCID,
Alhyari AmjadORCID,
Safai Zadeh EhsanORCID,
Görg ChristianORCID,
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Abstract
Aim of the study: Inflammatory pseudotumor is a rare benign tumor that can occur at various body sites. Due to its rare occurrence and histological variety radiological data is heterogeneous and limited. Case description: We present a case of a 71-year-old man with inflammatory pseudotumor of the omentum. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound perfusion pattern showed homogeneous, isoechoic enhancement in the arterial phase with a washout phenomenon in the parenchymal phase, mimicking a peritoneal carcinomatosis. Conclusions: Inflammatory pseudotumor represents a rare, but important benign differential diagnostic option when considering a malignant disorder. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound is helpful in identifying vital tissue for a targeted biopsy for subsequent histological examination that is essential for the exclusion of malignancy.
Publisher
Medical Communications Sp. z.o.o.
Subject
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and imaging,Radiological and Ultrasound Technology