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Oncol."],"abstract":"<jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Background<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) is a rare mesenchymal neoplasm characterized by myofibroblastic spindle cells and inflammatory infiltrates.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Case summary<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>We report the case of a 49-year-old female presenting with progressive hoarseness and a right vocal fold mass. Microlaryngoscopy with partial resection was performed without preoperative imaging. Histopathological, immunohistochemical, and molecular analyses were conducted. Histopathological and molecular analyses showed a myofibroblastic spindle cell proliferation with a TIMP3::ALK gene fusion, confirming the diagnosis of IMT. Postoperative recovery was uneventful, and follow-up examinations demonstrated complete remission.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Laryngeal inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) is a very rare condition, particularly in adults. Complete surgical excision can lead to full remission, but regular follow-up is important due to the risk of recurrence. Immunohistochemical and molecular analyses, especially ALK testing, are essential for accurate diagnosis and evaluation regarding targeted therapy. 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