Endobronchial hamartoma removed by flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy via electrocautery.
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.
Kaya
Selda
S
Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Ankara Atatürk Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey. seldakaya@turk.net
Karalezli
Ayşegül
A
Balkan
Erkan
E
Cakiroğlu
Ece
E
Hasanoğlu
H Canan
HC
D000368:Aged; D001982:Bronchial Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D001999:Bronchoscopy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004564:Electrocoagulation; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology; D006222:Hamartoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed