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[Endobronchial hamartoma; a benign mesenchymal tumor]
J O Peels1, J M van den Bosch, S S Wagenaar
1Afd. Longziekten, St. Antonius Ziekenhuis, Nieuwegein.
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|March 10, 1990
Summary
This review details 12 endobronchial hamartomas in men, primarily presenting with cough. Surgical or bronchoscopic resection proved effective with no recurrences, suggesting these are true neoplasms.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Context:
- Endobronchial hamartomas are rare benign tumors.
- This study reviews a series of cases diagnosed between 1960 and 1987.
Purpose:
- To present the histological and clinical features of endobronchial hamartomas.
- To evaluate treatment outcomes and recurrence rates.
Summary:
- Twelve male patients with a mean age of 54.0 years were analyzed.
- Pulmonary symptoms, predominantly cough, were observed in nine patients.
- All lung lobes were affected, with a slight predilection for the left upper lobe.
- Surgical resection was performed in 10 patients, while bronchoscopic resection was used in 2.
- No complications or recurrences were reported post-treatment.
Impact:
- The findings support classifying endobronchial hamartomas as true neoplasms.
- Highlights the efficacy and safety of surgical and bronchoscopic resection for these lesions.