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[Endobronchial hamartoma removed by bronchoscopic electrosurgical snaring]
Hirotoshi Horio1, K Sakaguchi, K Kuwabara
1Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tokyo Metropolitan Komagome Hospital, Tokyo, Japan.
Kyobu Geka. the Japanese Journal of Thoracic Surgery
|July 12, 2005
Summary
A pedunculated endobronchial hamartoma was successfully removed using minimally invasive endoscopic electrosurgical snaring. This technique offers an effective treatment for such bronchial tumors.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Thoracic Surgery
- Oncology
Background:
- Endobronchial hamartomas are rare benign tumors.
- Surgical resection is often required for symptomatic or obstructing masses.
Observation:
- A 61-year-old male presented with an endobronchial mass in the right middle bronchus.
- Chest computed tomography (CT) revealed a polypoid tumor obstructing segmental bronchi S4 and S5.
- Bronchoscopy identified a hard, smooth, whitish, pedunculated tumor.
Findings:
- The polypoid tumor was successfully removed via bronchoscopy using biopsy forceps and electrosurgical snaring.
- Histological examination confirmed the diagnosis of chondromatous hamartoma.
Implications:
- Endoscopic electrosurgical snaring is a minimally invasive and effective treatment for pedunculated endobronchial hamartomas.
- This approach avoids the need for more invasive surgical procedures.
- Highlights the utility of bronchoscopic techniques for managing benign endobronchial tumors.
