Diseases
inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors
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Overview
A rare type of cancer that is made up of smooth muscle cells, connective tissue cells, and certain types of immune cells. It can occur anywhere in the body, but it usually occurs in the lung, abdomen, pelvis, or back of the abdomen.
Symptoms
- fever
- night sweats
- weight loss
- generally not feeling well, and pain at the site of the tumor.
Causes
- inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor is an uncommon lesion of unknown cause.
Risk factors
- imt can be a primary condition or it can be caused by another illness...
- ...(including cancer, certain tick-transmitted diseases as well as some...
- viral and bacterial infections).
Diagnosis
- biopsy
- imaging
- molecular diagnostics
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors?
A rare type of cancer that is made up of smooth muscle cells, connective tissue cells, and certain types of immune cells. It can occur anywhere in the body, but it usually occurs in the lung, abdomen, pelvis, or back of the abdomen.
What are the symptoms of inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors?
fever, night sweats, weight loss, generally not feeling well, and pain at the site of the tumor.
What causes inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors?
inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor is an uncommon lesion of unknown cause.
Which medicines are used for inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors?
crizotinib
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