How to treat inflammatory pseudotumor

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Inflammatory pseudotumor is mostly benign, can occur at any age, more common in adults, more men than women. Treatment methods mainly include observation, surgical treatment, radiotherapy and chemotherapy, the specific treatment should be determined according to the patient's condition. Inflammatory pseudotumor is mostly benign, can occur at any age, more common in adults, more men than women. Treatment of inflammatory pseudotumor includes the following: 1. Observation: For small, asymptomatic inflammatory pseudotumor, the doctor may recommend observation and regular chest X-ray or CT examination to understand the changes of the tumor. 2. Surgical treatment: Surgical resection is the main treatment for inflammatory pseudotumor. Surgery can completely remove the tumor and achieve the goal of cure. Surgery includes thoracotomy and thoracoscopic surgery.3. Radiotherapy: For inoperable or residual inflammatory pseudotumor, radiotherapy can be used as adjuvant treatment.4. Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy is generally used to treat malignant inflammatory pseudotumor or adjuvant therapy after surgery. Chemotherapy drugs can reach the whole body through the blood circulation and kill tumor cells. It should be noted that the treatment method for inflammatory pseudotumor should be determined according to the specific conditions of the patient, including the size, location, symptoms, age and health status of the patient. During the treatment process, the patient should actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment and follow the doctor's recommendations for treatment and review. In addition, for some special groups, such as children, pregnant women, the elderly, etc., the treatment of inflammatory pseudotumor needs to be more cautious. Doctors will develop personalized treatment plans according to the specific conditions of patients to ensure the safety and effectiveness of treatment. In short, the treatment of inflammatory pseudotumor mainly includes observation, surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. The treatment method should be determined according to the specific situation of the patient. The patient should actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment and follow the doctor's advice for treatment and review.

How to treat inflammatory pseudotumor

How to treat inflammatory pseudotumor



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