Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Nov 6, 2023; 11(31): 7724-7731
Published online Nov 6, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i31.7724
Multiple inflammatory pseudotumor formation after craniopharyngioma resection via an extended nasal endoscopic approach: A case report
Hao Wu, Yu-Wei Ding, Zheng-Cun Yan, Min Wei, Xiao-Dong Wang, Heng-Zhu Zhang
Hao Wu, Department of Neurosurgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Medical University, Xi'an 710038, Shaanxi Province, China
Hao Wu, Zheng-Cun Yan, Min Wei, Xiao-Dong Wang, Heng-Zhu Zhang, Department of Neurosurgery, Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225001, Jiangsu Province, China
Yu-Wei Ding, Department of Neurosurgery, The Yangzhou School of Clinical Medicine of Dalian Medical University, Yangzhou 225001, Jiangsu Province, China
Author contributions: Wu H contributed to manuscript writing and editing, and data collection; Ding YW, Yan ZC, Wei M, and Wang XD contributed to data analysis; Zhang HZ contributed to conceptualization and supervision; all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Heng-Zhu Zhang, MD, PhD, Deputy Director, Senior Researcher, Department of Neurosurgery, Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, No. 98 Nantong Xi Road, Yangzhou 225001, Jiangsu Province, China. zhanghengzhu@sina.com
Received: September 12, 2023
Peer-review started: September 12, 2023
First decision: September 19, 2023
Revised: September 27, 2023
Accepted: October 17, 2023
Article in press: October 17, 2023
Published online: November 6, 2023
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Inflammatory pseudotumor, also known as inflammatory myofibroblastoma, is a nodular lesion with fibrous connective tissue proliferation accompanied by a large number of inflammatory cells. The disease can occur in any part of the body, most often in the lungs, but also in the liver, spleen, lymph nodes, and other parts, and intracranial occurrence is relatively rare, especially after craniopharyngioma resection via an extended nasal endoscopic approach. The purpose of this case report is to remind clinicians of the existence of inflammatory pseudotumors after craniocerebral surgery.