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Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) is a rare neoplastic lesion with tendency toward local aggressive behavior and recurrence. It is primarily a visceral and soft tissue tumor; however, involvement of pancreas is extremely unusual. A localization in the pancreas needs differentiation from other tumors and chronic pancreatitis. We report a case of inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor arising in pancreatic head in a 32-year-old female who underwent Whipple’s procedure.
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Panda, D., Mukhopadhyay, D., Datta, C. et al. Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor Arising in the Pancreatic Head: a Rare Case Report. Indian J Surg 77, 538–540 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12262-015-1322-8
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