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An endobronchial chondromatous hamartoma
Mohamed El-Ghanam1, John Gosney, Hany Elsayed
1*Department of Cardiothoracic, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital †Department of Histology, Royal Liverpool University Hospital Trust, Liverpool, UK ‡Department of Thoracic Surgery, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
Journal of Bronchology & Interventional Pulmonology
|December 5, 2012
Summary
Endobronchial chondromatous hamartoma, a rare benign lung tumor, can mimic asthma symptoms. Surgical removal led to an excellent recovery for a patient misdiagnosed with asthma.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Thoracic Surgery
- Oncology
Background:
- Endobronchial chondromatous hamartoma is an exceptionally rare benign lung neoplasm.
- These tumors can present with nonspecific respiratory symptoms, leading to diagnostic challenges.
- Delayed diagnosis can result in prolonged patient suffering and potential complications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a case of endobronchial chondromatous hamartoma.
- To highlight the diagnostic difficulties associated with this rare condition.
- To emphasize the favorable outcomes following complete surgical excision.
Main Methods:
- Case presentation of a 68-year-old male with a 2-year history of dyspnea and wheezing.
- Diagnostic workup included computed tomographic (CT) scan and bronchoscopy.
- Complete surgical excision of the endobronchial tumor.
Main Results:
- The patient's symptoms were initially misdiagnosed as asthma.
- CT scan revealed a lesion in the right lower lobe bronchus.
- Bronchoscopy confirmed an endobronchial tumor, which was successfully excised.
- Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of endobronchial chondromatous hamartoma.
Conclusions:
- Endobronchial chondromatous hamartoma is a rare differential diagnosis for persistent respiratory symptoms.
- Prompt diagnosis via imaging and bronchoscopy is crucial.
- Complete surgical resection provides an excellent prognosis for this benign tumor.
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