Treatment of symptomatic endobronchial hamartoma by bronchoscopy

Hamartomas are benign tumors characterized by disorganized tissue native to a specific anatomical location. We present the case of a 61-year-old male with a history of COVID-19 infection who presented with a persistent cough. Chest tomography revealed an endobronchial lesion, which led to further i...

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Main Authors: María Emilia Cano, Felipe Pagnoncelli Fachin, José Carlos Felicetti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad Nacional de Córdoba 2024-12-01
Series:Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas de Córdoba
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Online Access:https://revistas.unc.edu.ar/index.php/med/article/view/44412
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Summary:Hamartomas are benign tumors characterized by disorganized tissue native to a specific anatomical location. We present the case of a 61-year-old male with a history of COVID-19 infection who presented with a persistent cough. Chest tomography revealed an endobronchial lesion, which led to further investigation with a bronchoscopy. Using a cold loop, the lesion was successfully resected and pathology confirmed the diagnosis of a hamartoma.  Endobronchial resection is the preferred strategy for diagnosing and treating these tumors. This case highlights the successful management of an endobronchial hamartoma in a patient with a history of COVID-19 infection, emphasizing the importance of thorough investigation and appropriate intervention in similar cases.
ISSN:0014-6722
1853-0605