Lung Hamartoma - Diagnosis and Treatment

Radosavljević, Vladan; Gardijan, Vera; Brajković, Milica; Andrić, Zoran

doi:10.5455/medarh.2012.66.281-282

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“…The differential diagnosis includes primary lung cancer, bronchogenic carcinoid and metastatic disease. 21,[24][25][26] At fludeoxyglucose positron emission tomography, most pulmonary hamartomas show no or very mild metabolic activity. In some cases, however, they can demonstrate active metabolism, which can raise the suspicion for malignancy, especially when dealing with lipid-poor pulmonary hamartomas.…”

Section: Subependymal Nodulesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Hamartomas from head to toe: an imaging overview

Herrán

Restrepo

Gomez

et al. 2017

The British Journal of Radiology

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Hamartomas are tumours composed of mesenchymal tissues such as cartilage, fat, connective tissue and smooth muscle and can be found in virtually any organ system. These masses commonly develop sporadically, but are also seen in certain syndromes such as tuberous sclerosis or Carney triad. While their imaging appearance varies depending on the organ they arise from, findings are usually unique and a diagnosis can be confidently made. Radiologists must be aware of the clinical and imaging presentations of these lesions with the particular goal of avoiding unnecessary studies or invasive procedures. Furthermore, knowledge of common syndromic entities is crucial, as the radiologist may be the first to suggest the diagnosis.

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“…However, the presence of fat is the imaging hallmark of this lesion. 24 Typical CT findings consist of a solitary, well-defined, smooth, round or lobulated nodule or mass. 90% of pulmonary hamartomas and ,10% are central or endobronchial.…”

Section: Subependymal Nodulesmentioning

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Hamartomas from head to toe: an imaging overview

Herrán

Restrepo

Gomez

et al. 2017

The British Journal of Radiology

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“…Symptoms of endobronchial hamartoma develop due to obstruction of the tracheobronchial lumen, as fever, cough, expectoration, wheezing, and dyspnea ( 2 , 4 ). Endobronchial tumor may be discovered by accidentally during investigating other respiratory or cardiac diseases ( 3 , 5 , 6 , 7 ). Lipoumatous form are not vascularized and thus don’t usually cause hemoptysis ( 5 ).…”

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“…It may result atelectasis or pneumonia. Common symptoms include such as cough, dyspnea, wheezing ( 1 , 2 , 3 ). It may cause misdiagnoses as asthma ( 4 ).…”

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An Unexpected Cause of Hemoptysis: Endobronchial Lipomatous Hamartoma

Sarıoğlu¹,

Susur²,

Göksel³

et al. 2014

Med Arh

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Hamartomas are the most common benign tumors of the lung. Endobnronchial hamartomas are even rarer and infrequently causes hemoptysis. We report a case of endobronchial hamartoma that was originating from a segment bronchus and invisible in chest X-ray. A 63-year-old man was admitted to hospital with hemoptysis. A CT scan revealed endobronchial mass obstructing anterior bronchus of the right lower lob of the right lung. It wasn’t radiographically presented. Flexible bronchoscopy detected a polypoid mass (1.5x1.0 cm) that arising from the posterior wall of the anterior segment of right lower lob. Histopathologic examination revealed lipoumatous hamartoma. It was resected with an electro-surgical snare. Cryotherapy was applied to residual lesion on surface of the bronchus. The patient was successfully recovered. In conclusion, lipoumatous hamartoma may presented as rare cause of hemoptysis. Endoscopic treatment is safe and currently modality used for select cases.

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“…Endobronchial hamartoma (EH) originate from large bronchus and grow into the lumen. Common symptoms include such as cough, dyspnea, wheezing [1] [2] [3]. It may cause misdiagnoses with other chronic airway disease, especially who has COPD.…”

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A Case of COPD with Left Endobronchial Hamartoma by Bronchoscopic Intervention

Gong¹,

Lu²,

Long³

et al. 2018

CRCM

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Objective: Exploration for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with branched air lumen hamartoma by bronchoscoptic treatment. Material and Method: An old man was referred to our hospital with shortness of breath for many years. Clinical evidence emphysema on respiratory examination, lung function and chest X-ray gave rise to concern. He was diagnosed as COPD and treated with ICS + LABA. But the shortness of breath is still existed. Initial assessment by CT suggested a left lower lobe collapse. Then bronchoscope identified a solid abnormality in main left bronchus. The pathology showed a benign neoplasm. Because of intolerance of operation, the patient was treated by brochoscopic intervention. The endoscopic intervention included resection by electrosurgical snare, electrocautery, argon plasma coagulation (APC). Result: After intervention, the neoplasm was partly removed and the pathological result was endobrochial hematoma. After treatment, the patient's panting had taken a turn for the better. After one month later, the patient's lung function improved a lot. Conclusion: In conclusion, endobronchial hamartomas are one of benign neoplasms. It can cause persistent bronchial obstruction and recurrent pneumonias. In this case, invasive endoscopic treatment provides an excellent outcome.

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Lung Hamartoma - Diagnosis and Treatment

Cited by 14 publications

References 3 publications

Hamartomas from head to toe: an imaging overview

Hamartomas from head to toe: an imaging overview

An Unexpected Cause of Hemoptysis: Endobronchial Lipomatous Hamartoma

A Case of COPD with Left Endobronchial Hamartoma by Bronchoscopic Intervention

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