Spindle Cell Pseudotumor Mimicking Malignancy in an Immunocompetent Patient with a Left Ventricular Assist Device

Authors

Zahava c. Farkas, New York Medical College
Lavneet Chawla
Shalom Frager, New York Medical College
Edward Esses, New York Medical College
Yasmin Yusuf, New York Medical CollegeFollow
Brad Dworkin, New York Medical CollegeFollow

DOI

10.14309/crj.2018.43

Journal Title

ACG Case Reports Journal

First Page

e43

Document Type

Case Report

Publication Date

6-1-2018

Department

Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

Abstract

Cytomegalovirus (CMV)-induced pseudotumors, or mass-like lesions in the colon, are a rare entity. We report a case of CMV-related spindle cell pseudotumor in an immunocompetent patient with a left ventricular assist device. This case highlights the importance of considering CMV-induced inflammatory pseudotumor when evaluating tumorous lesions in the colon, as well as the importance of appropriate diagnostic work-up, including proper biopsy technique and meticulous review of the pathology.

Recommended Citation

Farkas, Z. c., Chawla, L., Frager, S., Esses, E., Yusuf, Y., & Dworkin, B. (2018). Spindle Cell Pseudotumor Mimicking Malignancy in an Immunocompetent Patient with a Left Ventricular Assist Device. ACG Case Reports Journal, 5, e43. https://doi.org/10.14309/crj.2018.43

Publisher's Statement

Originally published in ACG Case Reports Journal, 5, e43. The original material can be found here.

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