Inflammatory pseudotumor is a rare benign condition of unknown etiology and is characterized by a tumorlike mass lesion. Although imaging features of inflammatory pseudotumor are nonspecific, pretreatment suggested diagnoses can prevent unnecessary aggressive treatment. We report a rare case of inflammatory pseudotumor of the cervical roots in a 55 year old woman who presented with motor deficit of the left upper limb. Electromyographic studies revealed left cervical radiculopathy, mainly involving the 5^th cervical root, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) suggested a diagnosis of inflammatory pseudotumor. The patient underwent conservative treatment with high dose steroids. Post-treatment MRI findings revealed a significant reduction in the size of the mass with corresponding resolution of clinical symptoms. Inflammatory pseudotumor of the cervical roots has not been previously reported in the literature. (Clinical Pain 2010;9:107-111)

KeywordsInflammatory pseudotumor, Radiculopathy, Conservative treatment