A case of a myxomatous variant of an inflammatory pseudotumor of the lung is reported with clinicopathologic findings including its ultrastructure. The pathologic features of inflammatory pseudotumor of the lung are compared with similar tumors arising elsewhere and bear a close resemblance to granulation tissue, which suggests that inflammatory pseudotumors represent a reparative process rather than a neoplastic process. Recognition of this entity is imperative for a correct diagnosis and in order to differentiate it from malignant neoplasm, since only conservative management is necessary for its treatment.
A case of giant localized pseudopolyp causing partial large-bowel obstruction and occurring in granulomatous colitis is reported. This represented the first manifestation of the patient's disease. The role of surgery in certain patients is discussed.
Stercoraceous perforation of the colon is seen infrequently clinically, but the mortality of this entity remains high. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential if mortality is to be reduced. Emphasis is placed on the potential prevention of this entity. The case presented involves four confined stercoraceous perforations of the colon which were treated by resection and colostomy and from which the patient made a complete recovery.
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