Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) is a rare neoplasm, most commonly seen in
children and adolescents. It can occur in nearly every part of the body. Imaging properties
and the clinical presentation of IMT can mimic malignant process. A 41-year-old female
presented with cough of 3 months duration. Chest X-ray showed a coin shadow in the
right upper lobe. Positron emission tomography/computed tomography scan showed a 3.2
× 2.4 cm lesion with homogeneous appearance with a very high fluorodeoxyglucose uptake
value, suggesting a neoplastic process. She underwent lobectomy and the final diagnosis
was IMT.
Keywords
Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor - lung - plasma cell granuloma - xanthogranulma
