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Multiple sclerosing hemangiomas with a 10-year history
Tomoyuki Hishida1, Junji Yoshida, Mitsuyo Nishimura
1Division of Thoracic Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital East, Kashiwa, Chiba 277-8577, Japan.
Japanese Journal of Clinical Oncology
|February 1, 2005
Summary
This study details a rare case of multiple pulmonary sclerosing hemangiomas in a woman. Long-term follow-up confirmed the stability of these benign lung tumors.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Thoracic Surgery
- Pathology
Background:
- Multiple pulmonary sclerosing hemangiomas are rare benign lung tumors.
- Diagnosis often requires imaging and histological confirmation.
Observation:
- A 38-year-old woman presented with multiple pulmonary nodules.
- Computed tomography (CT) revealed nodules throughout the right lung, with the largest measuring 3.1 cm.
- A right middle lobectomy confirmed the diagnosis of multiple sclerosing hemangiomas.
Findings:
- Post-operative annual CT scans over 10 years showed no change in residual nodules.
- This represents the first documented case of stable, multiple pulmonary sclerosing hemangiomas with extended observation.
Implications:
- Pulmonary sclerosing hemangiomas can be stable over long periods.
- This case highlights the importance of long-term surveillance for benign pulmonary lesions.
- Further research may elucidate the natural history and optimal management of multiple pulmonary sclerosing hemangiomas.