[Inflammatory pseudo-tumors of the lung].

*Study conducted in the Thoracic Surgery Department of the Hospital Universitário of the UFJF. Correspondence to: Jorge Montessi: Rua Vicente Beghelli, 315, Dom Bosco, CEP 36025-550, Juiz de Fora, MG. Tel: 55-32 3239 4555. E-mail: [email protected] Submitted: 20 January 2004. Accepted, after review: 20 August 2004. Inflammatory pseudotumor of the lung is a rare condition that represents a dilemma because the radiographic, macroscopic and pathological aspects mimic a malignant process. Herein, we report the case of a patient complaining of respiratory difficulty who, after being appropriately assessed, was submitted to exploratory thoracotomy. An initial diagnosis of pseudotumor was subsequently confirmed through immunohistochemistry. In addition to presenting data relating to clinical history, we also discuss radiographic, histopathological and surgical aspects, as well as treatment options.