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Chest wall hamartoma is a rare infant tumor arising from ribs. This case highlights a 5-month-old presenting with fever, an unusual symptom for this condition.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Oncology
- Thoracic Surgery
- Medical Diagnostics
Background:
- Chest wall hamartoma is a rare, benign mesenchymal tumor in infants, typically congenital.
- These tumors originate from rib structures, representing a focal overgrowth of skeletal elements.
- Infantile respiratory distress is a common clinical presentation.
Observation:
- A 5-month-old infant was admitted with a fever of unknown origin.
- Diagnostic workup was initiated to identify the source of the persistent fever.
- A chest wall hamartoma was identified as the underlying pathology.
Findings:
- Chest wall hamartoma, though rare, can manifest with atypical symptoms like fever.
- The tumor, a benign overgrowth of skeletal elements, was confirmed histologically.
- This case expands the known clinical spectrum of chest wall hamartoma.
Implications:
- Clinicians should consider rare intrathoracic tumors in infants presenting with unexplained fever.
- Early diagnosis and management of chest wall hamartoma are crucial for infant health.
- Further research may elucidate the association between hamartomas and febrile presentations.
Abstract:
Chest wall hamartoma is a rare intrathoracic mesenchymal tumor occurring in infants and usually present from birth. The tumor arises from the ribs and is a histologically benign focal overgrowth of normal skeletal elements. Infants often present with respiratory problems. We report a case of a 5-month-old infant with a chest wall hamartoma who presented with a fever of unknown origin.