Tracheal Hamartoma Detected by Abnormal Breath Sounds

Kunisawa, Akira; Ichinose, Yuichi; Kiyokawa, Hiroshi; Furukawa, Kinya; Kawate, Norihiko; Kato, Harubumi

doi:10.1097/00128594-200007020-00012

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“…They vary depending on the degree of luminal obstruction, ranging from inspiratory dyspnea to acute respiratory distress [ 12 , 13 ]. The diagnosis is often delayed because of the slow and silent evolution of the disease, essentially in patients with a history of smoking and chronic lung disease, where chronic symptomatology is usually linked with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or asthma [ 2 , 14 ]. Our patient had a history of progressive inspiratory dyspnea for 1 year.…”

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Tracheal Hamartoma: A Case Report

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Zarrouki²,

Rhazari³

et al. 2022

Cureus

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Hamartoma is the most frequently observed benign lung tumor, but its tracheal form is still exceptionally encountered. Cough, dyspnea, hemoptysis, and chest pain are all possible symptoms of tracheal hamartoma. The non-specific symptoms may also lead to a delayed diagnosis, and while the choice of treatment varies depending on the size and location of the lesion, conservative treatments remain strongly recommended. This report presents the case of a 57-year-old male who presented to our department with inspiratory dyspnea. Clinico-radiological data and bronchoscopy revealed a benign tracheal tumor of the lipomatous hamartoma type. The patient underwent a tumor resection by rigid bronchoscopy with satisfactory clinical results.

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Tracheal Hamartoma: A Case Report

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Zarrouki²,

Rhazari³

et al. 2022

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“…Conventional chest radiography as a first diagnostic test can lead to a tracheal tumor being overlooked due to its coexistence with COPD [6][7][8] . Sudden onset of shortness of breath and wheezing related to the position of the body should arouse suspicion of obstruction of the central airways, as in our case.…”

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“…Sudden onset of shortness of breath and wheezing related to the position of the body should arouse suspicion of obstruction of the central airways, as in our case. Due to the slow-growing nature of hamartoma, the symptoms can be mild and negligible for years [7,8] . Benign tracheal tumors, such as hamartoma, have a heterogeneous histological appearance and do not occur after complete resection [6] .…”

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Mismatch: A Case of Tracheal Hamartoma

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Objective: To demonstrate the diagnostic challenge of tracheal hamartoma in a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Clinical Presentation and Intervention: A 65-year-old man with COPD was admitted with sudden onset of asphyxia attacks related to the position of his body. Computerized tomography (CT) of the neck showed a soft tissue mass with calcification, which occluded more than two-thirds of the proximal part of the trachea. The tumor was completely removed, and histopathology confirmed hamartoma. Conclusion: This case report showed the detection of a primary tracheal tumor on CT. This finding enabled the correct diagnosis and led to appropriate treatment in the form of surgery.

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Tracheal Hamartoma Detected by Abnormal Breath Sounds

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Tracheal Hamartoma: A Case Report

Tracheal Hamartoma: A Case Report

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Mismatch: A Case of Tracheal Hamartoma

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