BACKGROUND: @entity6437 ( @entity5 ) of the lung are myofibroblastic lesions of controversial nosology. The concept that these are benign lesions has been recently questioned given their capacity for local invasion and recurrence. PROCEDURE AND RESULTS: We observed five @entity1 with @entity6437 of the lung in whom the @entity5 was resected using the most limited excision possible. Unusually, in all five cases the @entity5 was localized in the right upper lobe: Three were parenchymal, and the others involved the bronchus. The three parenchymal masses underwent wedge resection, whereas the two bronchial lesions required ex-cision followed by a bronchoplasty and an up-per lobectomy, respectively. In all, the pathology showed a complete resection, and the @entity1 had uneventful recoveries. Follow-ups, including CT and bronchoscopies, ranged from 4 to 8 years (mean of 6.4 years) with no signs of recurrence. CONCLUSIONS: Our limited experience supports the idea that excisional surgery is the treatment of choice for @entity6437 of the lung. Such excisions, both diagnostic and curative, carry minimal risks and avoid unnecessary mutilation. Closely monitored follow-up is mandatory, as the natural history of this lesion is not yet well understood.

XXXX of the lung in @entity1 : conservative or aggressive approach?

@entity5 :: ('MESH:D009369', 'Disease') :: ['inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors', 'tumor'] @entity6437 :: ('MESH:D006104', 'Disease') :: ['Inflammatory pseudotumors', 'inflammatory pseudotumors'] @entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['children', 'patients']
@entity6437 :: (MESH:D006104,Disease) :: ['Inflammatory pseudotumors']
