Endobronchial hamartoma removed by flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy via electrocautery

Tuberk Toraks. 2006;54(3):273-6.

Abstract

Hamartomas are the most common benign tumors of the lung. It is most common peripherally in the parenchyma as solitary nodule or endobronchial lesion. Endobronchial form may cause obstruction of airway, atelectasis and recurrent pneumonia. Endobronchial hamartomas may be treated by surgical intervention or bronchoscopic excision (with rigid or flexible procedures). We are presenting a case of endobronchial hamartoma successfully treated with bronchoscopic electrocautery without a need for surgical removal.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Bronchial Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Bronchial Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Bronchial Diseases / pathology
  • Bronchial Diseases / surgery*
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Electrocoagulation
  • Fiber Optic Technology
  • Hamartoma / diagnosis*
  • Hamartoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Hamartoma / pathology
  • Hamartoma / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed