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Spontaneous Regression of an Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor: A Case Report and a Review of the Literature

Bianca Medici Eugenia Caffari Massimiliano Salati Andrea Spallanzani Ingrid Garajova +3 lainnya

Abstrak

Introduction: Spontaneous tumor regression is the volumetric reduction or complete disappearance of a primary tumor or metastatic sites (single or multiple) without the administration of treatments. This rare phenomenon occurs most commonly in certain types of neoplasms. Case Presentation: In this manuscript, we describe a spontaneous tumor regression in an adult patient followed at the Modena Cancer Center and affected by retroperitoneal inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor, an ultra-rare subtype of sarcoma. Finally, we will provide a concise review of the literature and try to explain the mechanisms underlying the tumor regression described in the clinical case. Conclusion: The etiopathogenetic mechanisms for spontaneous tumor regression are not yet fully understood and likely involve a complex interplay among immunological mechanisms, growth factors, cytokines, and hormonal factors.

Topik & Kata Kunci

Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogens

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Bianca Medici

Eugenia Caffari

Massimiliano Salati

Andrea Spallanzani

Ingrid Garajova

Federico Piacentini

Massimo Dominici

Fabio Gelsomino

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Medici, B., Caffari, E., Salati, M., Spallanzani, A., Garajova, I., Piacentini, F. et al. (2024). Spontaneous Regression of an Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor: A Case Report and a Review of the Literature. https://doi.org/10.1159/000541337

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Tahun Terbit: 2024
Sumber Database: DOAJ
DOI: 10.1159/000541337
Akses: Open Access ✓