Inflammatory pseudotumor: an unusual cause of recurrent pneumonia in childhood

Abstract

Recurrent pneumonia in the pediatric population may be caused by a variety of etiologies. If persistent, a referral to an otolaryngologist is often made for assistance in the diagnosis and treatment of such a problem. Bronchoscopy is frequently necessary to establish a diagnosis. Although foreign bodies, as well as infectious processes, are most often encountered, benign and malignant tumors must be considered. We report a case of a 10-year-old male who was found to have an inflammatory pseudotumor which presented with recurrent pneumonia. The importance of suspecting tumors, and including them in the differential diagnosis is emphasized.