A case of inflammatory pseudotumor is reported. Inflammatory pseudotumor is a rare pulmonary tumor-like lesion and its pathogenesis remains obscure. Diagnosis of the lesion is usually not difficult on radiologic examinations but it must not be mistaken for a malignant tumor.
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