inflammatory pseudotumor

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pseudotumor /pseu·do·tu·mor/ (-too´mer) an enlargement that resembles a tumor, resulting from inflammation, fluid accumulation, or other causes.

pseudotumor ce´rebri cerebral edema and raised intracranial pressure without neurological signs except occasional sixth nerve palsy.

inflammatory pseudotumor a tumorlike mass representing an inflammatory reaction.

A tumorlike mass that is composed of fibrous or granulation tissue infiltrated by inflammatory cells.

pseudotumor [soo″do-too´mer]

an enlargement that resembles a tumor; it may result from inflammation, accumulation of fluid, or other causes, and may or may not regress spontaneously.

pseudotumor ce´rebri cerebral edema and raised intracranial pressure without neurological signs except occasional sixth-nerve palsy.

inflammatory pseudotumor a tumorlike mass resulting from an inflammatory reaction; it may occur in a variety of organs and is composed of granulation tissue with leukocyte infiltration.

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