Endobronchial hamartoma removed by flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy via electrocautery.

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.

• Authors: Selda Kaya, Ayşegül Karalezli, Erkan Balkan, Ece Cakiroğlu, H Canan Hasanoğlu
• Journal: Tuberkuloz ve toraks (Tuberk Toraks) Vol. 54 Issue 3 Pg. 273-6 ( 2006) ISSN: 0494-1373 [Print] Turkey
• PMID: 17001546 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

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