Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor Leading to Intestinal Obstruction in an Infant

Authors : Bethany SLATER, Andrea SOTELO

Pages : 16-19

Doi:10.21765/pprjournal.297281

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Publication Date : 2016-11-01

Article Type : Other Papers

Abstract :There are a number of causes of small bowel obstruction in infants, most commonly from congenital causes. Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(IMT); of the alimentary tract is a very unusual cause of intestinal obstruction in children. IMT is a rare, benign solid tumor that presents mostly in the pediatric population. We present a case of a jejunal IMT causing bowel obstruction in a four month old female treated with laparoscopic resection and bowel anastomosis. 
Keywords : infant, Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor, pediatrics