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Adult hamartoma of the chest wall: A case report

Dong Bai1, Yan-Han Liu1

  • 1Department of Radiology, Aerospace Center Hospital, Beijing, China.

Frontiers in Oncology
|November 17, 2022
PubMed

Insights

This study presents a rare adult chest wall hamartoma case, highlighting unique imaging features. Pathological confirmation post-surgery is crucial for diagnosis.

Area of Science:

  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Hamartomas are rare benign tumors, often presenting in pediatric populations.
  • Chest wall hamartomas are exceptionally uncommon, with limited reported adult cases.

Observation:

  • A unique case of an adult left chest wall hamartoma is presented.
  • Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) revealed a mass within the left serratus anterior muscle, showing fat and calcification.

Findings:

  • The observed imaging characteristics (age, location, specific features) differ from previously documented chest wall hamartomas.
  • The case underscores the diagnostic challenge posed by atypical hamartoma presentations.

Implications:

  • This case contributes to understanding the diverse clinical and imaging spectrum of chest wall hamartomas.
  • Definitive diagnosis requires histopathological examination following surgical resection, guiding appropriate management.

Keywords:
CTMRIchest wallhamartomasoft tissue tumor

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